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Headdress ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade headdress ornament by unknown artist. The ornament is dome-shaped with a flat base and features intricate carvings resembling interconnected loops or a lattice. The carvings create a pattern of rounded shapes with rounded square holes throughout. The jade has a smooth, glossy finish and a uniform pale white color. A small, smooth area is visible on the top center. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–16th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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