Bamboo-shaped wrist rest with bamboo decoration and inscription on the back
| Accession Nr.: | 3197 |
|---|---|
| Type: | object for daily use; jade |
| Date of production: |
18th–19th centuries
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
Objects on Chinese scholars’ desks are at once functional products of craftsmanship and pieces representing the ideals of Confucionist erudition. Proprietors usually took care that the objects were produced of the finest materials (like jade).