

The image shows a small, irregularly shaped piece of carved stone or metal titled "The Stone Chamber Where One Writes Exquisite Things" by Jian Guzhai. The carving depicts a small room with a sloping roof partially surrounded by foliage. The room contains a table and a small stool. On the table are two objects that resemble a candle and an inkwell. The room has a simple interior with a tiled floor. The carving has a highly detailed texture, with intricate patterns on the foliage and the room's structure. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 489 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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