Brush decorated with travelers among the wild mountains

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Brush decorated with travelers among the wild mountains

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Date
late 19th century
Medium
Wood, bone, horse hair
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
118679

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This finely carved brush is organized into three narrative zones that unfold around its surface. In the middle section, travelers ride on horseback through rugged mountain paths, evoking journey, movement, and encounter. Above them, a dragon and a tiger emerge from swirling clouds and peaks, embodying cosmic forces and the dynamic balance of nature. Below, a tranquil gathering of scholars appears amid rocks and bamboos, suggesting cultured retreat and intellectual exchange. By juxtaposing mounted travel, mythical beasts, and scholarly leisure, the brush unites mobility, power, and refinement within a single miniature landscape carved onto a functional object. China, Asia

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Gift of George and Marilyn Johnson in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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