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Wrist Rest with Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, tall, and narrow object with a flat top and rounded corners. The object features a relief carving depicting a mountain landscape with a group of seven men sitting and standing in front of bamboo trees. The men are dressed in traditional robes and appear to be engaged in conversation or meditation. The base of the object is rectangular with curved feet. The object sits on a small, round base with three curved feet. The background of the relief carving features a mountain range. The entire object appears to be made of a dark material, possibly metal or wood. The artist's work is titled "Wrist Rest with Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
172 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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