Brush Washer

Provenance

Thomas B. Clarke [1848-1931], New York; sold to Peter A. B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; inheritance from Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA.

Brush Washer

Chinese Qing Dynasty

Kangxi period, 1662/1722

Accession Number

1942.9.488

Medium

porcelain with pale blue glaze

Dimensions

overall: 4.2 x 11.8 cm (1 5/8 x 4 5/8 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Museum

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Credit Line

Widener Collection