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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
Museum record:
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