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1736–95 · Silver · Asian Art

Famous historical literary gatherings were a favorite subject in painting and the decorative arts. The party on this rare silver brush holder may allude to the Gathering in the Western Garden, a legendary assembly of literary luminaries held in the city of Kaifeng in 1087.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1736–95

Medium

Silver

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015