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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
Museum record:
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