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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
Museum record:
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