Description:

A scholar could rest a writing brush, wet with ink, on a shape like this. This brush-rest is in the form of the famous poet Li Bai, who is often shown drinking. His servant is holding a cup. The end of the brush would rest in the curve of the poet’s waist or the crook of the servant’s elbow. This piece imitates brush rests in white jade.

Glass, carved
Height: 8.2 cm, width: 11.7 cm, depth: 4.5 cm

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4698