
Octagonal, dark gray or black object with raised, swirling designs on its surface. The object has a flat top and bottom edge. The raised designs form curved lines and patterns, resembling clouds or smoke. The design consists of symmetrical curved lines extending from the center to the edges. Three white, Chinese characters are in the center. The object has a raised border around the edge with an ornate design. The background is white with a shadow on the left side. The title of the object is "Mirror Light Tower" and it is by artist Jian Guzhai.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Ink
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 599 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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