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Plantain Rain Pavilion

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Semi-circular object with a curved top edge and a straight bottom edge. Dark gray color. Two carved plant designs, one on the left and one on the right. The left design features a flower and leaves. The right design features long, thin leaves. Three white Chinese characters in the center. Background is light grey. Title is "Plantain Rain Pavilion" by Jian Guzhai.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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