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Rock in the Form of a Fantastic Mountain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored rock sculpture on a base. The sculpture is made of dark-colored stone, possibly black or dark gray. It has an irregular shape with many holes and cavities of various sizes throughout. The surface appears rough and textured. The base is also made of dark-colored wood, possibly black or dark brown, with a bamboo-like design around the edges. It has a wavy shape with three small feet at the bottom. The background is light gray. Title: Rock in the Form of a Fantastic Mountain, Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century (?)
Medium:
Black Lingbi limestone; wood stand
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 547 px
Museum record:
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