Title
A pair of brush washers
Creator
Date
18th century
Description
A pair of brush washers (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 18th century) composed of white jade, each is raised on a carved wooden stand. The carved jade dishes are in the shape of lobbed lingzhi with thin foliate stems carved on the inside and raised floral forms extending off the side. The corresponding pierced wooden stands resemble a grouping of leaves.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
jade
wood
Extent
6.75" x 5.5" x 1.75"
Collection
Source
Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11879.1a-b-.2a-b
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