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Three-Sectional Altar Group: Cylindrical Carving with Phoenix (base)

Cleveland Museum of Art

White jade sculpture with a cylindrical base. The base features a carving of a phoenix. The main body of the sculpture is openwork, with intricate carvings resembling tree roots and a person reclining on the right side. A carving of a fruit or flower adorns the left side. The sculpture is set against a black background. Three-sectional altar group by artist.

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900 × 646 px
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