Wrist Rest
1736–95
Maker Unknown
Chinese Art
Wrist Rest, 1736–95. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-95). Jade; overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman 1970.145 Wrist rests were used to steady the hand while creating graceful brush strokes.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jade
- Formatted Medium
- jade
- Medium
- jade
- Dimensions
- Overall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)
- Departments
- Chinese Art
- Accession Number
- 1970.145
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman
- Exhibitions
- Year in Review: 1970, China through the Magnifying Glass: Masterpieces in Miniature and Detail
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 010 Focus Gallery
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