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Hall that Holds the Green

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped object with wavy edges and curled ends. Dark gray color, possibly metal. Embossed design on the surface. Three vertical lines of characters in the center. Curved lines resembling vines on either side of the characters. Two dragon-like creatures with long tails and beads at the bottom. Curled designs at the top and bottom. Gray background with a shadow to the left. Title: Hall that Holds the Green Artist: Jian Guzhai.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Ink
Culture
China
Dimensions
335 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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