Boulder with Design of Mountainous Landscape with Pavilions and Figures

Artist Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Period: Kangxi period, 1662–1722
Date: early 18th century
Material: Jade (nephrite), bronze with gilding
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, sculpture
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 14 in. × 10 3/4 in. × 5 3/8 in. (35.6 × 27.3 × 13.7 cm)
Credit Line: Spink Asian Art Collection, Bequest of Edith J. and C. C. Johnson Spink
Rights: Contact Us
Object Number: 96:2014

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This dark green jade boulder is carved in the round with a rocky wooded mountain rising from a turbulent sea. Various images are represented in the landscape including a pavilion with crane, boys playing, working animals, wise men, and other figures and animals. The gilt bronze fitted base has a design of rocks and waves with hammered and engraved work.