Artists' ToolsJapanese

Split wooden brush, from a set of Japanese brushes

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Single piece of wood split at one end to form bristles

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.2 x D. 0.6 cm (6 3/8 x 1/4 in.)

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