Artist:
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Artist Unknown
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Title:
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Brush Washer
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Date:
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Ch'ing dynasty
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Medium:
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Jade
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Dimensions:
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4 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (10.8 x 22.23 x 22.23 cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus L. Searle
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Location:
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Gallery 210
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This brush washer has the form of a hollowed lotus flower surrounded by lotus cupules and half-opened lotus blossoms; incising adds detail to the outer surfaces of the lotus petals. The rim of the vessel is irregularly shaped. The carving of the vessel is simple and rough.
Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Classification:
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Jade (Do Not Use)
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Physical Description:
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Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim.
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Creation Place:
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Asia, China, , ,
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Accession #:
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35.9.10
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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