Brush Washer, Late 11th-early 12th century, North China

Stoneware brush washer with black glaze and ‘oil spot’ effect from Northern Song China; admired by Byron Kim for its cosmic, galaxy-like surface.

Late 11th-early 12th century, North China, Stoneware with glaze with iron “oil spots”
H. 2 5/8 x Diam. 6 1/2 in. (6.7 x 16.5 cm)
Asia Society, New York: Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, 1979.144