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Triple Brush Washer in the Shape of Three Peonies
Triple Brush Washer in the Shape of Three Peonies
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Triple Brush Washer in the Shape of Three Peonies

Artist
Dateate 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumpale green nephrite
Dimensionswith base, approximately: 22.9 x 12.7 cm (9 x 5 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of John and Maria Dirlam
Object number2006.613
DescriptionVery pale green jade, three peonies on leaf, base
Label TextBlooming in late spring, the tree peony was considered the flower of the Chinese emperor as well as the “empress of flowers.” Through these associations the peony also came to symbolize riches, good fortune, honor, affection and feminine beauty. This brush washer exemplifies the late 18th to early 19th-century imperial taste for naturalistic motifs, rendered in a realistic, sculptural style.ProvenanceJohn and Maria Dirlam, Southbridge, MA
On View
On view
Locations
  • Exhibition Location  Gallery 112
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