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Lithophone, 1761 - 1762

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Description

Maker

Culture

Chinese

Title

Lithophone

Year

1761 - 1762

Medium

Jade and gold

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Dimensions

41 x 60 x 3.2 cm (16 1/8 x 23 5/8 x 1 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscription between the two dragons.

Place

China, Qing Dynasty, 1644–1911

Type

Credit

Gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object Number

37.113

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Asian Art Galleries

This inverted L-shaped stone, gold accenting its design and calligraphy, was meant to be struck with a wooden mallet during imperial musical rituals at the Temple of Agriculture in the Chinese capital. Originally one in a set of 12 chimes—for the 12 lunar months—each stone had a distinct pitch, tuned to reflect a mathematical relationship with the celestial world.

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Chinese

Carved bracket for Lithophone with Design of Dragon

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