Bitong, Brush Pot
1999.13.0013
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bitong, Brush Pot (1999.13.0013) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century |
Culture | Chinese |
Location | On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Width) | 15.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Height) | 15.0 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 13.0 cm |
Weight | 937 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Rose, Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (5YR 3/6) -Lighter portion. Dark Grayish Brown (7.5YR 2/2) -Rim. Black (5YR /) -Base(bottom). |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A Chinese huanghuali (huang hua-li) brushpot (bitong) for the scholar's desk, 18th century, Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty, 6"H x 6" dia. |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Cameron, Nigel. The Chinese Scholar's Desk. Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, 2003. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |