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Bamboo brush holder
Object Number 2003.2.13
Display Title Bamboo brush holder
Descriptions
Object Description Bamboo holder for writing brushes, "fude"; carved chrysanthemum decoration
Inventory Description Cup, bamboo brush holder, carved floral design in relief, dark pigment
Classification
  • Cup
Department Ethnographic
Date 1968 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / <State> / Honshu / Tokyo
Materials Bamboo, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 7.6 x 7.4 cm (6 x 3 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.2.13; BRUSH / HOLDER / FOR / DESK
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1968 - 6/28/03)
Donor Barbara T. Hodge (1968 - 6/28/2003)
Donor Dr. Walter H. Hodge (1968 - 6/28/03)

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