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Scholar's rock

18th–19th century
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Object Information
  • 清　英石賞石
  • Title: Scholar's rock
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Date: 18th–19th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Ying limestone; wood base
  • Dimensions: H. (inc. stand) 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of C. C. Wang and Family, 1984
  • Object Number: 1984.495.1a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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