Replanted Tree Library 1871 - 1933

"Replanted Tree Library" is a 19th-century inkstone created by Jian Guzhai, an artist whose life dates are unknown. The inkstone is a rectangular slab carved with a detailed depiction of a tree and a building, likely a library, shrouded in swirling clouds. This intricate design is characteristic of Chinese inkstones, which are used in traditional ink and brush painting. The inscription on the stone, written in Chinese characters, adds to its artistic and historical significance. The inkstone is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.