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Boulder with Daoist paradise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green jade sculpture of a mountainous landscape. The sculpture is irregularly shaped like a hill or mountain with a flat base. The jade is carved to depict trees, foliage, and a pagoda-style building. The trees have intricate details and textures. The pagoda has a tiered roof and is surrounded by trees. A bridge connects two parts of the sculpture. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture by an unknown artist is titled "Boulder with Daoist paradise".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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