Description:

This brush-washer has the shape of a lotus leaf with finely carved lotus buds and a frog. Chinese scholars liked to have things on their desks that reminded them of nature.

Glass
Height: 6.5 cm, width: 11.3 cm, depth: 5.6 cm

Chinese Description:

笔洗 中国，清代，约1700-1800 这只笔洗形制精致，青蛙藏身于莲叶、花蕾间，充满自然生趣，正是读书人案头实用而又可供玩赏的文具。 玻璃

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1700-1800, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:N4773