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Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf
1723–35
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
The leaf-shaped brush washer came with a carved wooden stand that was made separately. It reflects how the object was previously used, displayed, and appreciated.
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- Title: Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf
- Date Created: 1723–35
- Physical Dimensions: Overall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)
- Provenance: Miss Lois Clarke, New York, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Type: Ceramic
- Rights: CC0
- External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1970.136
- Medium: porcelain with camellia-leaf green glaze
- Fun Fact: The potter detailed the edge of this plantain leaf with holes to make it appear as if a worm had snacked on it.
- Department: Chinese Art
- Culture: China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign (1723-1735)
- Credit Line: Gift of Lois Clarke
- Collection: China - Qing Dynasty
- Accession Number: 1970.136
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