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Brush holder with scholars in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical, reddish-brown brush holder with a wide mouth and a flat base. The holder features intricate carvings depicting scholars in a garden scene. The carvings show people sitting at a table and standing around, with trees, rocks, and foliage. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the brush holder to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century–early 19th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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