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Medallion with return from a spring outing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medallion features a round shape with a raised design. The color is a light brown or beige. The medallion depicts a scene with multiple figures and objects. In the scene, there are people outdoors. A man on a donkey is positioned on the left. A man and a woman are on the right. A house and trees are in the background. Flowers and foliage are present throughout the scene. The figures are intricately carved. The medallion appears to be made of carved material such as ivory or bone. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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