Small Boulder with a Hermit-Scholar in a Mountain Landscape
Artist
Chinese
Dateearly 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumtan and brown nephrite
Dimensions9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.58
DescriptionTwo figures seated under a banyan tree.Label TextHermit-Scholar in a Mountain Landscape Nephrite; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), early 18th century Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.58 The color of this nephrite boulder gives it an antiquarian feel. The dark discoloration of the crust was used to depict the stem and needles of a sheltering pine tree. The reclusive scholar, seated under the tree, has sent one of his assistants to the stream and another assistant, depicted on the reverse, to fetch his scrolls. Their animal companions are a crane and a tortoise, both symbolic of longevity. You ask me why I dwell in the green mountain; I smile and make no reply for my heart is free of care. As the peach blossoms flow down-stream and disappear into the unknown, I have a world apart that is not among men.
On View
On viewCurrent Location
- Exhibition Location Gallery 112
Chinese
late 18th–early 19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
17th century, late Ming or early Qing dynasty
