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Black reticulated with multiple projections
Upright Scholar's Rock
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Upright Scholar's Rock

Artist Chinese Artist
Date19th - 20th Century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumLingbi stone, wood base
Dimensions45 x 20 x 14 in. (114.3 x 50.8 x 35.6 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by friends of the Harn Museum.
Object number2006.21.4
Collections
Visual DescriptionBlack reticulated with multiple projections
Bibliography
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