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

Chinese Description:

醉李白式笔枕 中国，清代，约1800-1900 这笔枕以着名诗人李白为题材。醉态可鞠的李白倒卧一旁，而其侍从尚且拿着酒杯。笔枕本用来横搁蘸染着墨的毛笔，这笔枕形制别出心裁，毛笔可搁放在诗人的手腕，或侍从的手肘。 玻璃，碾硺

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4698