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Ruyi (A Type of Decorative Accessory)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a decorative accessory. The accessory is long and thin with a handle at the top, resembling a key. The handle is rounded at the top with scalloped edges in a clover-like shape. The accessory is made of a shiny metal with a design that includes swirling patterns and animals. The top of the accessory is rounded, while the bottom comes to a point. The background is light gray. The accessory appears to be a ruyi, a type of decorative accessory. The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
319 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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