Artists' ToolsChinese16th-17th century

Brush Rest in the Form of Three Mountain Peaks with Decoration of Striding Dragons

late 16th-early 17th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Enameled blue-and-white ware, "wucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Century

16th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12.5 x W. 17.5 x D. 7 cm (4 15/16 x 6 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.)

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