Brush
2001.07.0013B
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brush (2001.07.0013B) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1644-1911 |
Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 28.1 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 2.8 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 55 g |
Measuring Remarks | Diameter taken at bulge of handle. |
Materials | Plant--Bamboo, Animal--Hair |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Brown (5YR 2/2) -Handle overall. Yellowish Gray (2.5Y 8.5/2) -Bristles. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A set of three Chinese bamboo brushes with bristles, each measuring approximately 8" in length and dating from the end of the Qing (Ch'ing) Dynasty. Each of the brushes are deeply carved and feature motifs of dragons and clouds, the ends with hardwood caps. |
Comparanda | Christie's New York, September 16, 1999, sale #9212, lot 54. Well-carved Chinese bamboo brush without bristles, 18th/19th century, 9" L. Bernie McManus, Woodbury House, 8/8/01. |
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 |