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For a similar brush washer see Richo no bumbogu/The Scholar's Implements of the Yi Dynasty, Korea (Osaka: Museum of Oriental Ceramics, 1994), pl. 98
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A WHITE-GLAZED PORCELAIN BRUSH WASHER
choson dynasty (early 19th century)
The shallow circular coupe with rounded walls ending in a inward-curved lip and resting on a ring foot, covered save the foot with a glossy white glaze with distinct blue tinge and areas of thicker glaze with more pronounced blue hue--4 5/8in. (11.7cm.) diameter, 1in. (2.5cm.) high, minute glaze chip top edge
choson dynasty (early 19th century)
The shallow circular coupe with rounded walls ending in a inward-curved lip and resting on a ring foot, covered save the foot with a glossy white glaze with distinct blue tinge and areas of thicker glaze with more pronounced blue hue--4 5/8in. (11.7cm.) diameter, 1in. (2.5cm.) high, minute glaze chip top edge