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The Astor Chinese Garden Court

17th century style
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 217

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Astor Chinese Garden Court
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
  • Date: 17th century style
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Taihu rocks, granite terrace, ceramic tile flooring, roof tiles, and door frames, various woods (nan wood columns, pine beams, gingko latticework), brass fittings
  • Classification: Architecture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1981
  • Object Number: Astor Court
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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