Brush rest in form of a mountain
Date18th - 19th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextCarved in the form of a mountain, this smoky green brush rest provides two surfaces between three rocky peaks for holding writing brushes. Such objects were one of the common items found in the traditional scholar's studio. The wish for longevity and affluence is expressed in the depiction of pine trees, deer and crane.
Object number33.1270
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art, Aug. 9 - Dec. 2, 2007.
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions2 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.3 x 11.11 x 3.18 cm)
MediumNephrite
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