Unknown Chinese
Brushwasher

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Brushwasher
Dateno date
Made inChina
MediumPorcelain with blanc de chine glaze
DimensionsOverall (.A): 2 3/16 × 3 1/8 in. (5.6 × 7.9 cm)
Base (.B): 1 1/8 × 3 1/4 in. (2.9 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clinton T. Willour in memory of Peter C. Marzio
Object number2011.238.A,.B
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceResearch Ongoing
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
square mark of Chinese characters on the underside, inside foot, faintly incised.

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