Brushwasher in Shape of Lotus Leaf

Cleveland Museum of Art

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Brush washers used in Chinese calligraphy are often in the shape of a lotus leaf. It is symbolic of how lotus plants grow out of the mud and onto clean water. This is a reflection of how an ink-stained brush becomes clean after being immersed in the water in the washer. The use of jade reflects its superior quality over other materials such as porcelain, metal, or bamboo.

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