Brush Holder
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Brush Holder

TitleBrush Holder
Date1628–44 17th century
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationCeramic
OriginChina, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period," Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen reign (1628–1644) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBrush Holder (筆筒), 1628–44. China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period," Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen reign (1628–1644). Porcelain; overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of James Parmelee, 1940.709
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Brush Holder” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1628–44. It is executed in porcelain and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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