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Scholar's rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray, irregularly shaped rock formation, resembling a mountain range or jagged peaks. The rock formation sits on a dark brown wooden base with a wavy edge and three curved feet. The rock formation has various protrusions, holes and a rough texture. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title is "Scholar's rock".

Artwork details

Medium:
Black Lingbi limestone; wood stand
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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