Brush container in the shape of a tree trunk with fungus of immortality
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1900-1940
MaterialsQuartz
DimensionsH. 3 3/8 in x W. 4 1/4 in x D. 3 1/8 in, H. 8.6 cm x W. 10.8 cm x D. 7.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J171
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThis container set is carved in the shape of a pine tree and crane, with a bat hovering over a clump of the fungus of immortality, to construct the visual pun (rebus): “May you have blessings and longevity, and may all your wishes come true.”
approx. 1700-1900
approx. 1900-1940
1900-1950
approx. 1700-1800
1644-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1900-1940
approx. 1980-1990