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The Stone Chamber Where One Writes Exquisite Things

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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