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Brush container in the shape of a tree trunk with fungus of immortality
Brush container in the shape of a tree trunk with fungus of immortality

Brush container in the shape of a tree trunk with fungus of immortality

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1900-1940
MaterialsQuartz
DimensionsH. 3 3/8 in x W. 4 1/4 in x D. 3 1/8 in, H. 8.6 cm x W. 10.8 cm x D. 7.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J171
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
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This container set is carved in the shape of a pine tree and crane, with a bat hovering over a clump of the fungus of immortality, to construct the visual pun (rebus): “May you have blessings and longevity, and may all your wishes come true.”