Central Watchtower
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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