Washing and Breaking up the Porcleain Stones with the Use of a Waterwheel

CultureChinese

OriginGuangzhou, China

PeriodQing dynasty (1645-1911), Jiaqing period (1796-1821)

Datec.1810

MediumGouache on paper

DimensionsOverall (Framed): 19 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (48.9 x 56.5 cm)

DescriptionThe stone is pulverized into a fine powder using a water-powered trip hammer

Credit LineGift of Lindy Barrow

Object numberG13.2.2

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