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The Generous Virtue Study

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray, oval-shaped plaque with wavy edges and pointed top. The plaque features a design divided into two main sections, with a mountain landscape at the top and a building scene at the bottom. The top section depicts a mountain range with trees on the left side. The bottom section shows a multi-level building with a pagoda-style roof, positioned on a raised platform or steps. The plaque is framed by a border with swirling patterns at the top and bottom, and on either side. The background of the image is light gray. The title is "The Generous Virtue Study" and the artist is Jian Guzhai.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
359 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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