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Brush Washer

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a smooth, round bowl with a wide, flat shape. It is predominantly a reddish-brown color with darker speckles scattered across the surface. The material appears to be a type of ceramic or stoneware with a glazed finish. The interior of the bowl is lighter, with a white color and some black smudges near the rim. The bowl sits flat on its base, with an open top. The sculpture has a gradient of color from red to a lighter shade.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Dimensions
1600 × 911 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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