Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim.

Brush Washer, 18th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Jadeexpand_more

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus L. Searleexpand_more  35.9.10

On View in Gallery 210expand_more

This brush washer has the form of a hollowed lotus flower surrounded by lotus cupules and half-opened lotus blossoms; incising adds detail to the outer surfaces of the lotus petals. The rim of the vessel is irregularly shaped. The carving of the vessel is simple and rough.

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Brush Washer
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Artist
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35.9.10
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Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim.