Medium-sized hair-bristled brush, from a set of Japanese brushes
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. 14.8 x W. 3 x D. 2 cm (5 13/16 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)

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