

Black and white image of a metal object with a cloudy top and a half-circle base with a building scene. The object is symmetrical, with the top resembling a tree or a cloud with wavy lines. The bottom half is a semicircle with a raised edge. A building with a tiled roof sits on a bridge over water. The scene includes trees and a winding path. The object shows detailed engravings throughout. The image is titled "Ink Pond Clouds" by Jian Guzhai.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 520 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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