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Table screen with a scholar and a crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square relief sculpture with a scene carved into it. The sculpture is gray and features a man sitting on a rock under a tree on the right side, and another figure on the bottom center. Above the man on the right is a tree with flowers or leaves. There is a bird-like creature on the top left. The background of the sculpture appears to have feathers or leaves carved into it. In the top center of the sculpture, there is a number "638". The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a smooth surface with intricate carvings. The scene depicts a scholar and a crane. The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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