

Scholar's rock
Dark brown and gray rock with a rough surface, irregular shape. Rock is tall and narrow, wider at the base, tapering to a point at the top. Rock sits on a black metal base with a decorative design. The base has a wide, flat bottom with curved legs. The background is a plain off-white wall. The rock and base sit on a dark brown wooden surface. The title of the piece is "Scholar's rock".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th–19th century
- Medium:
- Ying limestone; wood base
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 349 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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