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Central Watchtower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Central Watchtower by artist Isamu Noguchi is a green sculpture of a tiered structure. The sculpture has a square base with a small overhanging roof. Above the base is a similar, larger square section with roof overhang and lattice-patterned sides. Above that is another square section with roof overhang. The top section is an open square pavilion. The sculpture is made from weathered stone or ceramic. The background is black with a white floor.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–early 3rd century
Medium:
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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