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Fragment from sample set of Chinese cloisonné

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A light blue, unevenly shaped piece of material with a rough texture, resembling a shard or fragment. The piece is positioned on a flat, light gray surface. The piece has a jagged edge on the left side and a more rounded edge on the right side. Small darker spots are visible on the surface. The background is a solid light grey color with a slight shadow under the piece. The object may be related to Chinese cloisonné, a type of enamelwork.

Artwork details

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