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The jade carver cleverly employs the natural shape of an agate boulder to form this elegant half-melon-shaped brush washer, an indispensable accouterment on a scholar's desk.** The play on the color of the stone is cleverly expressed in this piece. Using the full natural shape and texture of jade stone, he adopts the attractive earth burnt amber skin of the stone to fashion it to the impressive, elaborate openwork of a plum sprig with a flower and bird that embrace the smooth body of the vessel. The design of the carving presents an image of nature that has sprung to life in relief. In this carving, the combination of the plum flower and the small bird perching on a branch signifies harmonious union. The five petals of the plum flower symbolize virginal purity. The plum tree is a powerful emblem of old age wisdom. Together with the pine and the bamboo, these three trees represent the \" Three Good Friends of Winter.\" The object has an intricately carved original black wood stand. The craftsmanship of the Qianlong period is distinctive because of its decorative perfection. It bears exceptional resemblance in style to European sculpture of the same period. This is clearly demonstrated in this object through the straight incised hatching on the bird and the smooth contour of flowers and leaves. The interaction of the translucent quality of the stone with the earthy color of its skin and the choice of motifs in this brush washer spells out the conventional characteristics of the Chinese scholar who gracefully endured hardship while maintaining his integrity. This object was probably for personal enjoyment rather for use at court or burial."},{"label":"Title","value":"Brush washer with plum flower design"},{"label":"Rights","value":"Materials available through GettDigital encompass a wide range of works, many of which are in the public domain. However, some items may still be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. 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