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Headdress ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Headdress ornament by an unknown artist is a white jade carving. The object is cylindrical and openwork. The carving depicts intertwining floral motifs and foliage. The base is circular and flat. The carvings are raised on the surface with detailed textures. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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