Traveling in Autumn Mountains, 17th-18th C CE

Traveling in Autumn Mountains, 17th-18th C CE, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. From the jade's description on [artsmia.org](www.artsmia.org): *'In this mountain scene, an official riding a donkey is followed by his attendant who carries an umbrella; they cross a rustic bridge over a waterfall. Above them a similar group in smaller scale, as if in the far distance, crosses another bridge. This type of jade mountain had its beginnings in the late Ming period. The setting, with its figures, trees, bridges and animals, represents a translation of the orthodox landscape painting tradition into jade sculpture. Numerous depictions similar to this one of scholars traveling in or contemplating mountain scenery can be found in paintings of the period. The theme of humankind's harmony with nature was favored by the Taoists and the literati.'* More information [here](https://collections.artsmia.org/art/4326/traveling-in-autumn-mountains-china) Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab