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| Keywords: Chinese - Brushwasher in the Form of a Leaf - Walters 491212 - Side A.jpg Brush-washers for removing excess ink are essential tools in the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy and painting These functional objects were often made into beautiful works of art through exquisite design and the use of precious materials such as porcelain ivory jade and agate This ceramic brush-washer made in the form of a leaf rests on a delicate ivory and wood base century 18 19 glazed stoneware; stand ivory wood cm 12 4 accession number 49 1212 9204 William T / Henry Walters Collection Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T or Henry Walters place of origin Jiangsu Chiang-su China Walters Art Museum license Chinese ceramics in the Walters Art Museum Brush washers Sculptures of leaves Chinese stoneware Ceramics of the Qing Dynasty | ||||
