Yu-hai (The Ocean of Jade)

1368–1644

Maker Unknown

Chinese Art

Yu-hai (The Ocean of Jade), 1368–1644. China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Woodblock-printed book with painted edges; overall: 26.6 x 16.8 cm (10 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Martin M. Reed 1975.254.1 When each book is rolled to form a cylinder, a landscape appears on the edges, painted in ink and washes of color.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Bound Volume
Formatted Medium
woodblock-printed book with painted edges
Dimensions
Overall: 26.6 x 16.8 cm (10 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)
Departments
Chinese Art
Accession Number
1975.254.1
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Martin M. Reed
Rights Statement
CC0

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