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The Bounteous and Fertile Garden

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bounteous and Fertile Garden by Jian Guzhai: A square-shaped, dark-colored plaque with rounded edges. The plaque features a wavy border with four rounded protrusions on each side, each adorned with a design resembling a flower or sunburst. Inside the border, an intricate landscape scene depicts a bridge spanning a body of water. The lower portion shows buildings with tiled roofs, accompanied by trees. The upper part features mountains and additional trees. The plaque appears to have a metallic texture. It is set against a light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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