Brush
2001.07.0013A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brush (2001.07.0013A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) |
Date | 1644-1911 |
Culture | Chinese |
Location | Not on Exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 27.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 7.4 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 66 g |
Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
Materials | Plant--Bamboo, Animal--Hair |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Research Remarks
Description | Brushes of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were treasured items for interior design, particularly the scholar's desk layout. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the concept of the "four treasures" (inkstone, ink, brush, and paper) of a scholar's study became an appreciated facet of desk decoration, fomenting an appreciation of the desk's additional items for interested consumers. The brush is among the rarer items for the scholar's desk and is an essential tool for calligraphers and painters. The bristles can be made with a variety of animal hair including goat, fox, badger, and deer. This artifact is also constructed from bamboo which, while a difficult wood to carve, represents longevity given that it flourishes throughout winter. Motifs of dragons and clouds are also featured on the handle. |
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Published Description | N/A |
Bibliography | Cameron, Nigel. The Chinese Scholar's Desk. Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, 2003. |
Artifact History
Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
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Reproduction | No |
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