Seal pendant: Qilin

1735-1796

Ink, ink stone, brushes, seals, brush rests and brush holders have been considered treasures befitting the scholar's table. They are appreciated not only for their usefulness but also for their aesthetic value. Although often made in matched sets, these prized objects were created in varying sizes and materials.

Jade

1 1/8 x 3/4 x 11/16 in. (2.86 x 1.91 x 1.75 cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

33.1271

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Shu: Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art, Aug. 9 - Dec. 2, 2007.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Pure Amusements: Wealth, Leisure, and Culture in Late Imperial China, Dec. 24, 2016 - May 15, 2022.

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