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Mountain Scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone carving depicting Mountain Scene. A large, irregularly shaped stone with a rounded top and flat bottom features intricate carvings. The carvings show a mountainous landscape with trees, rocks, and a building. The building has a curved doorway and appears to be surrounded by foliage. Several people and animals are carved into the stone, including horses. The carvings are detailed and textured, giving the appearance of depth and dimensionality. The stone is dark gray in color, with lighter gray highlights where the carvings have been cut away. A small ruler is placed in front of the stone for scale. The background is light grey. The carving style and subject matter are characteristic of Chinese art.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 550 px
Public Domain
Yes
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