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Ruyi (A Type of Decorative Accessory)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a long, narrow, rectangular body. The body has a repeating pattern of raised geometric designs. There are three sections with colorful, shiny, multicolored inlaid stones or enamel. The two end sections are oval-shaped and the middle section is rectangular. The oval sections have a gold filigree pattern around the inlaid stones. The object is laid on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Cloisonné enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 319 px
Museum record:
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