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The Far and Great Studio

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Far and Great Studio by Jian Guzhai: An elongated, vertically oriented, dark gray or black object. The object features intricate carvings throughout, with a wavy edge that has small points all around. The top and bottom of the object are uneven. Three white Chinese characters are centered on the object, stacked vertically. The object casts a shadow on a light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
338 × 625 px
Museum record:
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