Writing brush with dragon amid clouds
Unknown Artist
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron red (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of A. W. Bahr, 1958
Accession Number
58.64.34
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite porcelain writing brush, titled *Writing Brush with Dragon amid Clouds*, hails from China's Qing dynasty (1644–1911), crafted the mid-18th at the renowned Jingdezhenns. Standing 12 inches tall, this slender functional object—meant for calligraphy, a revered art form—transforms everyday utility into imperial splendor. Jingdezhen ware, the pinnacle of Chinese porcelain production, supplied the court with flawless pieces, blending practicality with opulent decoration. The brush features a dynamic dragon weaving through swirling clouds, painted in vibrant underglaze cobalt blue for...