Artists' ToolsJapanese

Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Wooden handled-brush with animal hair bristles

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 15 x W. 5.6 x D. 2.7 cm (5 7/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.)

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