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Fragment from sample set of Chinese cloisonné

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a fragment of Chinese cloisonné, a type of enamel artwork. The fragment is roughly trapezoidal in shape, with one side curved. The object has a glossy, smooth surface with small bumps and imperfections. The color is predominantly dark red with black spots and lighter red areas. The background is a plain light gray color. The overall appearance suggests a broken piece of a larger decorative item.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel, copper alloy, glass
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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