Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Anonymous Gift
1991.1.29
Mountain
1600 – 1800 (Date created)
Malachite, Wood, Turquoise
Carving
Sculptures
0 in L
x
5.25 in W
x
6.125 in H
x
2 in D
(Object)
Notes: Measurement of stone only
Notes: Measurement of stone only
Chinese
The natural lines of the material were ingeniously used to depict the pine tree, rocks, and caves. Malachite was often found close to copper mines. In China, good malachite is from the south such as Hubei and Guangdong provinces. It was also loved by the Qing elite.
Sculpture
Mountain
The natural lines of the material were ingeniously used to depict the pine tree, rocks, and caves. Malachite was often found close to copper mines. In China, good malachite is from the south such as Hubei and Guangdong provinces. It was also loved by the Qing elite.
Mountain
The natural lines of the material were ingeniously used to depict the pine tree, rocks, and caves. Malachite was often found close to copper mines. In China, good malachite is from the south such as Hubei and Guangdong provinces. It was also loved by the Qing elite.
In Collection
Anonymous Gift (see Notes)
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