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Brush holder decorated with garden scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical brush holder made of dark reddish-brown wood with a flat base and slightly flared lip, featuring intricate carvings of people and trees on its exterior surface. The carvings depict a garden scene with figures sitting and standing among foliage and trees. The top and bottom edges have a thin border of small rectangles. A small dark wooden base is attached to the bottom. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bamboo
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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