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Hall of Ancient Echoes

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, elongated, shield-shaped object with a wavy top edge. The object features a raised border with a decorative pattern. Two curved, interconnected lines resembling vines or tendrils are raised on either side, extending from the top and bottom edges towards the center. Three Chinese characters are in the center. The background is a light gray color. The artist's name, Jian Guzhai, and title, Hall of Ancient Echoes, are associated with the object.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
332 × 625 px
Museum record:
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