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Swan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Swan by Claude Michel Clodion: A jade sculpture of a swan viewed from the side. The swan's head curves back towards its body, resting on top. The body is smooth with carved detail on the wing. The color of the jade is primarily light brown with hints of white and orange. The background is grey, darker at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–14th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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