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Ink Tablet with Dragon and Phoenix Deign

Zhan Dayou

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black ink tablet with rounded edges. Top half features four white Chinese characters arranged in two rows. Lower half depicts a dragon and phoenix design carved into the surface. The dragon is on the left, has a long body and tail, and appears to be rising. The phoenix is on the right, has a long neck and tail feathers, and appears to be descending. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Black ink
Culture
China
Dimensions
220 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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