Brush holder
Place of OriginChina
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsBlue and white porcelain
DimensionsH. 3 1/2 in
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P26L
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on view文房四寶
Four Treasures of a Scholar's Studio
The brush, inkstick, paper, and inkstone are collectively known as the "Four Treasures of a Scholar's Studio." With the same tools, Chinese artists created painting and calligraphy. Upon completion, one or more personal seal impressions were added, either below or by the signature.
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1700-1800
1900-1950
approx. 1900-1976
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1500-1644
approx. 1500-1600