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Scholar's rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A rock sculpture with an irregular, jagged shape, resembling a tree root or a piece of driftwood, featuring various shades of light brown and beige. The sculpture has a rough, natural texture and appears to be mounted on a dark-colored wooden base with an ornate, curved design. The base has four legs and a decorative middle section. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Scholar's rock. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Taihu limestone; wood base
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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