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The Green and Remote (Small)? Hall

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Green and Remote (Small)? Hall by Jian Guzhai: A black, four-leaf clover shaped object with intricate designs. The object has a raised edge and is primarily dark gray with lighter gray areas. There are three vertical lines of white Chinese characters in the center. The border of the object features raised, swirling patterns that resemble vines or flowers. The patterns are symmetrical and appear to be carved into the surface. The object casts a shadow to the left. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Black ink
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 571 px
Museum record:
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