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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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