Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf

Description

The leaf-shaped brush washer came with a carved wooden stand that was made separately. It reflects how the object was previously used, displayed, and appreciated.

Provenance

Miss Lois Clarke, New York, NY, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?-1970); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1970-)

Brush Washer in Shape of a Leaf

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1723–35

Accession Number

1970.136

Medium

porcelain with camellia-leaf green glaze

Dimensions

Overall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)

Classification

Ceramic

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Lois Clarke