Brush holder with tribute scene
The lively figures carved on this brush pot represent a scene of tribute bearers, possibly from a country in Southeast Asia, traveling to China. The figure holding a scepter is leading the procession, which includes a peculiar two-wheeled cart laden with treasures, a lion, and an elephant with a precious plant.
Artwork Details
- 清中期 八蠻進寶圖玉筆筒
- Title: Brush holder with tribute scene
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Jade (nephrite)
- Dimensions: H. 7 1/16 in. (17.9 cm); Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
- Classification: Jade
- Credit Line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
- Object Number: 02.18.683a
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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