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Brush holder with Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical green jade object with carved designs on the outside, featuring a scene of people gathered at a pavilion surrounded by trees and foliage, sits on a black stand with an ornate base. The jade object has a glossy finish and exhibits darker and lighter green marbling. The carved scene depicts a group of people gathered at a pavilion, with some individuals standing and others seated. Trees, rocks, and foliage are also intricately carved around the scene. The object has a flat top and a rounded base, and appears to be made of a single piece of jade. The background of the image transitions from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 491 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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