清中期 八蠻進寶圖玉筆筒|Brush holder with tribute scene

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18th century · Jade (nephrite) · Asian Art

The lively figures carved on this brush pot represent a scene of tribute bearers, possibly from a country in Southeast Asia, traveling to China. The figure holding a scepter is leading the procession, which includes a peculiar two-wheeled cart laden with treasures, a lion, and an elephant with a precious plant.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Jade (nephrite)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902