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Ink Tablet with Thousand-Year Fungus Motif

Cheng Junfang

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ink Tablet with Thousand-Year Fungus Motif by Cheng Junfang. Round, dark brown tablet with a black border. The surface features a relief carving of a tree with a thick trunk and branches. The tree has a distinctive textured pattern resembling scales or fish skin on its trunk and branches. The tree appears to be growing out of a rocky area with some grass or plants. The background of the tablet has a subtle, mottled texture. The overall design suggests a traditional or antique aesthetic. The image is set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Pine soot and binding medium
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 466 px
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