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Brush pot with Daoist paradise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical brush pot with a wide mouth and a flat base. The pot features a relief carving depicting a Daoist paradise scene. The scene includes a multi-tiered pagoda-style building on the left. A tree with curved branches and a bird are carved on the left side. A staircase with two figures leading up to a platform is in the center. The right side features trees and curved lines resembling waves or water. The entire surface is intricately carved with detailed designs. The pot is made of dark material, possibly stone or metal.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
596 × 625 px
Museum record:
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