Brush Rest
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Brush Rest

TitleBrush Rest
Date1127–1279 12th century
Mediumglazed stoneware, Guan ware
ClassificationCeramic
OriginSoutheast China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) Southeast China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBrush Rest, 1127–1279. Southeast China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279). Glazed stoneware, Guan ware; diameter: 2.8 x 7.6 cm (1 1/8 x 3 in.); overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1957.42
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“Brush Rest” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1127–1279. It is executed in glazed stoneware, guan ware 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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