Brush Washer with Five Qi Dragons and Clouds
Artist
Chinese
Date19th–20th century
Mediumpale green nephrite
Dimensionswith 4" base: 19 x 27.9 x 35.5 cm (7 1/2 x 11 x 14 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of John and Maria Dirlam
Terms
Object number2008.120
DescriptionLight green jade, five Chi dragons on clouds, improvised baseLabel TextBrush washers with dragons clinging to their sides were made as early as the 13th century. During the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) such dragons appeared to emerge from waves which were present on both the interior and exterior of the brush washers. By the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the waves had mostly been eliminated or, as in this case, replaced by clouds.
On View
On view
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
early 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
