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1938

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2015

2025

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Brushwasher (China)

This is a Brushwasher. We acquired it in 1938. Its medium is porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 7 x 5.6 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Brushwasher (China); porcelain; H x diam.: 7 x 5.6 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-350-a,b

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