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brush-pot
;
pot-stand
Object Type
brush-pot
pot-stand
Museum number
1964,1019.1
Description
Pot. Wooden brush pot carved in red lacquer, with scholars in a garden. With a carved wooden stand.
Cultures/periods
Ming dynasty
Wanli
(reign)
Production date
1573-1619
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
China
Materials
wood
lacquer
Technique
carved
lacquered
Dimensions
Diameter:
8.25 inches
Height:
7.25 inches
Location
Not on display
Subjects
garden
scholar
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Duphar
(?)
Purchased from:
P Wright
(?)
Acquisition date
1964
Department
Asia
Registration number
1964,1019.1
Conservation
Treatment
: 16 Feb 2006