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Tasting Poetry Hall

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray, irregularly shaped object with a scalloped edge. The object features a design etched into its surface, depicting a scene with a tree on the left side, a large empty space in the center and a pot with plant on the right. There are fences around the perimeter and two sets of stairs leading down. The background of the image is light gray. The title of the image is "Tasting Poetry Hall by Jian Guzhai". Search terms: dark gray object, scalloped edge, etched design, tree, empty space, pot with plant, fences, stairs, light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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