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Buddha’s Hand Fruits with Peaches, Pomegranates, and Leaves of Fungus

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddha’s Hand Fruits with Peaches, Pomegranates, and Leaves of Fungus by an unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a tree-like structure carved from orange-brown stone or mineral, with a white branch; the structure resembles a tree with gnarled branches. Several rounded fruits are attached to the branches. The base of the sculpture features green leaves carved from a different material, possibly jade, with a pattern of concentric circles and curved lines. A dark material, likely wood, supports the base. The background is plain and off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Carnelian and white agate
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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