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Scholar's rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scholar's rock by unknown. A light-colored, porous rock with a rough and irregular surface sits on a black stand. The rock has many holes and cavities of various sizes throughout. The rock's surface appears to have a bumpy, uneven texture. It is primarily off-white with some darker spots. The rock's shape is organic and irregular. The base is circular and has a decorative edge. The background is gray and appears to fade to black at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Limestone; wood stand
Culture
China
Dimensions
499 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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