Scholar's rock

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At A Glance

  • Period

    17th-19th century
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Lingbi limestone with wooden base
  • Dimension

    H x W x D (includes mount): 49 x 50 x 28 cm (19 5/16 x 19 11/16 x 11 in)
  • Accession Number

    S2000.127a-b
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S2000.127a-b

Object Details

  • Collection

    National Museum of Asian Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Gifts to the Collection: 1987-2012 (June 23 to December 17, 2012)
    The Orchid in Chinese Painting (January 15 to July 17, 2011)
    Les trois reves du mandarin (October 22, 2009 to February 14, 2010)
  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Gift of C.C. Wang
  • Type

    Sculpture
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