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Flower holder with floral design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and white carved stone sculpture of a flower holder with a floral design. The sculpture is made from a reddish-brown stone and white stone, carved into an abstract floral form with holes and curves. The base of the sculpture is on the left. The right side is more curved and wave-like. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture by its maker, Guanyin, or a similar artist presents a natural, organic form.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Carnelian and white agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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