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Heaven Bestowed Rare Jades

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray, elongated, pointed object with a flat base. The object features intricate designs and text. Top section has a pointed shape with curved, vine-like patterns on both sides. Vertical white Chinese characters are centered: - First character at the top - Second character below the first - Third character below the second - Fourth character at the bottom of this section Bottom section depicts two deer or horses with antlers, surrounded by wavy lines. The object casts a shadow on a plain white surface. The text at the top reads "Heaven Bestowed Rare Jades by Jian Guzhai".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Ink
Culture
China
Dimensions
276 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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