Brush Holder 1770 - 1790

This brush holder, made by Kasuke during the late 18th century, is a fine example of Japanese porcelain. It features a delicate design of birds, flowers, and clouds, painted in shades of blue and white on a white ground. The brush holder's tall cylindrical form is supported by a wide, circular base with multiple openings for holding brushes and other writing implements. This type of brush holder was a common household item in Japan during the Edo period, and this particular piece is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.