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Clear Void Tower

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray, irregularly shaped object with wavy edges. Object features raised, wavy lines on surface, resembling mountains or hills. A building with a pagoda-style roof is carved in center. Four Chinese characters in white are carved vertically near top. Object is on a white background, with a shadow on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
379 × 625 px
Museum record:
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