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19th century · Jade (nephrite) with jade (jadeite) stopper · Asian Art
A famed poet, painter, and calligrapher, Mi Fu (1051–1107) was also noted for his eccentricities, which included the collecting of stones. He declared one stone to be his older brother, and sometimes bowed to this rock as a mark of respect. Representations of Mi Fu bowing to a rock are often found in Chinese painting, as well as in the decorative arts.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite) with jade (jadeite) stopper
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913
