Writing brush with geometric patterns

13th century

Not on view

This brush handle shows all of the characteristics of early Chinese carved lacquer: the geometric design is not standardized, as it would be in a later piece, and the lacquer clearly shows alternating layers of black and red.

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南宋　雕漆剔犀幾何紋筆
Title: Writing brush with geometric patterns
Period: Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Date: 13th century
Culture: China
Medium: Writing brush with geometric patterns
Dimensions: L.10 1/8 in. (25.6 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.22a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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