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Purified Fragrance Studio

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dark gray plaque with wavy top edge, featuring intricate designs. Two dragon-like creatures with curled tails are depicted on either side, facing inwards. The creatures have curled tendrils extending upwards, framing three Chinese characters in the center. The characters are stacked vertically. The plaque appears to be made of stone or metal, with a subtle sheen. The background is light gray. Title: Purified Fragrance Studio. Artist: Jian Guzhai.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Ink
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
300 × 624 px
Museum record:
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