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Scholar's Rock or Brushrest

Rough, craggy stone with numerous holes and crevices mounted on a dark, varnished wooden base.
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  • Rough, craggy stone with numerous holes and crevices mounted on a dark, varnished wooden base.

Date:

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

On View, Gallery 134

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Scholar's Rock or Brushrest

Place

China (Object made in)

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1701–1800

Medium

Stone (probably Lingbi stone)

Dimensions

21 × 27.5 cm (8 1/4 × 10 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Russell Tyson Fund and purchased with funds provided by of an anonymous donor

Reference Number

2014.633

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