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Studio of Mirror-like Waters

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Studio of Mirror-like Waters by Jian Guzhai. Dark gray, circular object. A raised circle with etched designs around it. The object has a raised outer edge. The surface features intricate etchings. Three square indentations with writing. A dragon and phoenix design. The background around the object is white with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 543 px
Museum record:
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