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Table screen with Bodhidharma crossing waves on a reed

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green jade table screen. The screen is circular with an intricately carved scene depicting Bodhidharma crossing waves on a reed, wearing a monk's robe. He stands facing right on a reed with waves on either side. The background shows calligraphy resembling Chinese characters in gold. It stands on an intricately carved dark wooden base.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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