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Plaque with dragon, pheasant, quail, and other birds amidst bamboo and plum blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular plaque with curved top and bottom edges. The plaque is carved with intricate designs and features a variety of elements, including: - A dragon - A pheasant - A quail - Other birds - Bamboo - Plum blossoms The plaque is primarily a light beige color and appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly ivory or bone. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Ivory with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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