Bitong, Brush Pot
1999.13.0025
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bitong, Brush Pot (1999.13.0025) |
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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 |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 9.9 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.7 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 7.1 cm |
Weight | 276 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood, Plant--Zitan |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Reddish Black (10R 2/1) -Branch handle on side. Dark Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 2/2) -Oval portion, bottom. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A Chinese zitan brushpot 18th C., 4 1/2"H, the body resembling a tree trunk, the exterior carved to resemble the trunk and natural imperfections of a tree, very defined with fine patination. |
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 |