VesselsChinese18th century

Stand for Soapstone Brush Holder with Decoration of Figures and Foliage

Qianlong period, 1736-1795

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Porphyry; six-character mark in seal script on the base reading 'Da Qing Qianlongnian zhi'

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

17.4 x 12.7 cm (6 7/8 x 5 in.)

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