Caption

A vessel for washing brushes, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century. Sculpture: a bowl resembling a leaf, entwined on the outside with a branch with small leaves; plant ornament; used with writing implements. Vessel, height 3.8 cm, width 8.3 cm., A translucent, irregularly shaped bowl-like object with smooth, curved edges and carved openings sits on a flat surface; its surface shows a mix of pale colors including milky white, cream, and light amber with subtle variations and glossy reflections, against a gradient background that transitions from dark gray at the top to lighter gray near the surface.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_140

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (316.3Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

A vessel washing brushes Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century Sculpture bowl resembling leaf entwined outside branch small leaves plant ornament writing implements Vessel height 3.8 cm width 8.3 cm translucent irregularly shaped bowl- object smooth curved edges carved openings sits flat surface surface mix pale colors milky white cream light amber subtle variations glossy reflections gradient background transitions dark gray top lighter gray near surface.