Artists' ToolsJapanese

Cylindrical hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Animal hair bristles bound into a cylinder with string

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.2 x D. 4 cm (2 13/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

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