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Brush Holder with Literary Gathering

Period:
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
Culture:
China
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
H. 6 in. (15.2cm); Diam. of rim: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. of foot: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
Lent by Florence and Herbert Irving
Accession Number:
L.1997.23.25

This artwork is part of Chinese Gardens: Pavilions, Studios, Retreats

This artwork is not on display

  • Description

    Famous historical literary gatherings were a favorite subject in painting and the decorative arts. The party on this rare silver brush holder may allude to the Gathering in the Western Garden, a legendary assembly of literary luminaries held in the city of Kaifeng in 1087.

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