Rock Crystal Brush Washer , 1500- 1600 CE
RockCrystal
18x9.5 cm
MS.1978
A superb example of a Chinese rock crystal scholar's brush washer, skilfully carved with intertwining leafy branches on the rim of the vessel. The brush washer is a container that...
A superb example of a Chinese rock crystal scholar's brush washer, skilfully carved with intertwining leafy branches on the rim of the vessel. The brush washer is a container that holds water to last the whole painting session in order to both cleaning brushes of excess ink and making up colour washes.