Artists' ToolsChinese18th century

Jade Cylindrical Brush Holder with Five Small Feet and with Decoration of Figures in a Mountainous Landscape

dated to 1795, Qianlong period

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Dark green nephrite with black inclusions (so-called spinach-green jade); with dated inscription of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736-95) incised around the rim

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.8 × Diam. 18.4 cm (7 × 7 1/4 in.)

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