Brush Rest
16th century-17th century (made)
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Brush rest, in the form of a range of mountains with five peaks. Stoneware with coloured glazes. On the sides are plants and symbols, a qilin and deer on waves in low relief coloured green, yellow, aubergine, and white in a dark aubergine ground. The base is unglazed. The shape is a lucky form because it represents the mountainous paradise. The decoration is of auspicious creatures.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with coloured glazes |
| Brief description | Fahua ware. Brush rest, stoneware with coloured glazes; China (probably Shanxi province), Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century |
| Physical description | Brush rest, in the form of a range of mountains with five peaks. Stoneware with coloured glazes. On the sides are plants and symbols, a qilin and deer on waves in low relief coloured green, yellow, aubergine, and white in a dark aubergine ground. The base is unglazed. The shape is a lucky form because it represents the mountainous paradise. The decoration is of auspicious creatures. |
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| Accession number | C.120-1939 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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