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Rocky crag with seated arhat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade sculpture of a rocky crag with a seated figure of an arhat. The figure sits cross-legged on a ledge on the right side of the crag wearing long robes. The crag has a tree on the right. The base is made of dark material with a bumpy surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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