

Brush Holder (Fude-zutsu)
Cylindrical object with a flat base and slightly rounded edges, made of dark brown material resembling metal or wood. The object features a spider web design covering most of its surface, with a spider near the top and a small branch with leaves near the bottom. The spider web design includes thin lines forming a web pattern. The top edge appears worn and rough. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. The object is titled "Brush Holder (Fude-zutsu)" and is by an unspecified artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 1870s
- Medium
- Cast iron with relief inlay in silver, gold and shibuichi
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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