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The Mirroring of Antiquity Hall

Jian Guzhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mirroring of Antiquity Hall by Jian Guzhai: Dark gray rectangular object with rounded top, featuring intricate carvings and designs throughout. Top section resembles a figure with a hat. The figure is adorned with a decorative band across the chest and a round emblem on the right side. Bottom section has three Chinese characters in white and appears to have tassels hanging from it. The object is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Pine soot and binding medium; inscribed in gilt
Culture
China
Dimensions
346 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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