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Elegant Compositions Tower

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an intricately designed, dark-colored, possibly metal object with a wavy edge and curved top. The object is vertically oriented and features a scalloped top with two symmetrical curved protrusions on either side. The top section has a decorative border with small dots and swirling patterns. In the center, there are four vertical Chinese characters in white. The bottom section depicts an etched design of a plant or flower with leaves. The background is plain and light-colored, with a shadow cast to the left of the object. The object is titled "Elegant Compositions Tower" by Jian Guzhai.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Ink
Culture
China
Dimensions
375 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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