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Not currently on display at the V&A

Brush Pot

1760-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of a pair, dark green jade, cylindrical, carved in relief with a rocky landscape, buildings, and figures.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Brush Pot
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Nephrite jade with carved decoration, with carved wooden stand.
Brief description
Spinach green round brushpot with rocky landscape, pair to 1604-1882
Physical description
One of a pair, dark green jade, cylindrical, carved in relief with a rocky landscape, buildings, and figures.
Dimensions
  • Pot height: 10.5cm
  • Pot diameter: 6.25in
  • Stand height: 7.4in
Style
Object history
Bequeathed by Arthur Wells, accessioned in 1882. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Wells Bequest.;;
Collection
Accession number
1603&A-1882

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Record createdMarch 29, 2005
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