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Immortal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green jade sculpture of Immortal by Unknown. The sculpture depicts a man with a bald head wearing a robe. He has a rounded face with a subtle smile. His right arm bends across his body with his palm facing upwards, holding a bowl. His left arm extends outwards with his palm downwards. The figure stands on a base carved to resemble waves or leaves. The green jade has variations in tone and texture across the sculpture. The background is grey with white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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