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Brush pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Brush pot by artist Simon Steensma. The object is a small, hollow cylinder with a wide mouth. The object is made of wood and has a light-brown color with darker streaks. The surface of the object has a smooth texture and appears to be polished. The object is cylindrical in shape, with a flat bottom and straight sides that rise to a flat top. The top and bottom edges are rounded. The object is sitting on a gray surface. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–20th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
458 × 624 px
Museum record:
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