The Nine Continents, Clear and Peaceful

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a decorative object. The object is a flat, rounded plaque with a wavy edge resembling a flower or cloud shape. The plaque is dark gray with a textured surface and a thin border around the edge. There are two symmetrical floral designs on either side of the plaque. The designs feature curved lines and swirling patterns. In the center of the plaque are four lines of Chinese characters in white. The background of the image is light grey with a shadow cast by the plaque on the left side. The title of the image is "The Nine Continents, Clear and Peaceful" by Jian Guzhai.