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Fragment from sample set of Chinese cloisonné

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, triangular fragment with a rough, textured surface and shiny edges. The object has a thick, raised lip along one edge. The background is light gray. The object appears to be a sample of Chinese cloisonné, a type of enamelware. It is presented as "Fragment from sample set of Chinese cloisonné".

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel, copper alloy, glass
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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