Brush Washer Base
2001.07.0014B
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brush Washer Base (2001.07.0014B) |
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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 (Length) | 13.3 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.0 cm |
Dimension 3 (Height) | 6.2 cm |
Weight | 131 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood, Plant--Zitan |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | Reddish Black (10R 2/1) - Overall. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A Chinese zitan water coupe (brush washer), carved overall with ruyi and fu (bat) with a huanghuali (yellow flower pear wood) stand carved with openwork ruyi and tendrils, 5.5" x 3.25" with a fitted wood storage box, dating from the 18th century, Qianlong (Ch'ien Lung) 1746 - 1795. |
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 |