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Brush washer

Brush washer
 (1640-1700)

Medium
porcelain (hard-paste)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Patricia Begg OAM Bequest, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
porcelain (hard-paste)
Measurements
3.2 × 8.7 × 7.2 cm
Accession Number
2024.537
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Patricia Begg OAM Bequest, 2024
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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