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Cherishing Elegance Studio

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray, rectangular plaque with wavy edges. A dragon with curled tail and claws is carved into the plaque. The dragon's body has textured scales. The plaque has intricate, swirling patterns throughout. Four Chinese characters in white are carved vertically down center. Plaque is titled "Cherishing Elegance Studio by Jian Guzhai".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
405 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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