Brush Washer, 16th-17th century, 2 x 10 1/2 in. (5.08 x 26.67 cm), Pale green nephrite with brown markings, China, 16th-17th century, Vessels distinguished by soft, natural forms and high relief carvings are characteristic of the Ming period (1368-1644). Waterpots, brush holders, and other necessary utensils of the scholar's table often took the form of a lotus, citrus fruit, or as here, ling-chih, an auspicious fungus meant to prolong life. Plants and animals symbolic of good fortune, long used as decorative themes in Chinese art, were immensely popular during the Ming dynasty.
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