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Pair of Square Seals with Cloud and Rock Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of square seals. Two rectangular objects with rounded tops. The objects are made of smooth, translucent orange material with a subtle sheen, exhibiting a range of warm orange hues, from light to dark. The left object features a design resembling a rock or cliff face on the front, with a curved line at the top and a leaf-like shape near the bottom. The right object displays a wavy, cloud-like pattern. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The objects cast subtle shadows on the surface below. The artist's work is titled "Pair of Square Seals with Cloud and Rock Pattern".

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Shoushan soapstone (duchengkeng)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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