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Incense holder with scholars in a landscape

Zhu Sansong

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object made of dark reddish-brown material, possibly wood or bamboo. The object has a wide circular opening at the top and a narrow circular base. It features intricate carvings of people and foliage covering the entire surface. The carvings depict scholars standing on rocks and surrounded by trees. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Bamboo
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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