Brush Pot
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateQing Dynasty, 18th century
Object NamePot
Mediumjade
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 11.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011209
About MeThis mutton-fat jade brush pot is in the form of a lotus flower and leaf. The lotus has great importance within the Buddhist religion and represents purity.
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 1522 - 1619
James Cromar Watt
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736 - 1795