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Tree Root
Tree Root
before 1800s
China, Qing dynasty
(1644-1911)
Wood with carved base
With base: 82 cm (32 5/16 in.)
Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange) 2003.44
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Root sculptures are shaped by the inherent nature of the root rather than being carved.
Description
Here, the twists and turns, ebb and flow of the natural form of the tree root can be interpreted as the energy that gives life and the endless transformations in the universe. The rugged appearance is appreciated for its association with the aesthetic concepts of eccentricity and archaism in Chinese art.
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