
The image shows a black and white photograph of a decorative object. The object is circular with a scalloped edge. The edge has a raised design with scroll-like patterns and bumps. There are two dragons on the object, one on top of the other, with their bodies curved around the circumference. The dragons have five claws, and their tails are at the bottom. The dragons are carved into the object. There are three sections of Chinese characters in the center, one above and below the dragons and one below that. The object casts a shadow on a white surface. The object titled "Holding the Classics Hall" by Jian Guzhai.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Ink
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 527 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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