Brush rest in the shape of twin dragons

14th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 216
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 元 銅雙螭筆架(福建南平窖藏出土)
  • Title: Brush rest in the shape of twin dragons
  • Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
  • Date: 14th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); L. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by Fujian Provincial Museum, Fuzhou
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of Fujian Provincial Museum, Fuzhou
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art