Brush holder with narrative scene, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Ivory, H. 5 1/4 in. (); Diam. of rim: 4

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Brush holder with narrative scene, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Ivory, H. 5 1/4 in. (); Diam. of rim: 4 3/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of base: 4 9/16 in. ( cm), Ivories, The solitary angler may be a reference to a twelfth- or eleventh-century narrative in which a ruler named Wen seeks the advice of a scholar named Jiang Taigong. The role of the figures seated in the pavilion, the other fishermen, and the groups of figures with two oxen, is unclear

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Size: 3784px × 5044px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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