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Ram

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade sculpture of a recumbent ram, titled "Ram" by an unspecified artist. The sculpture shows a jade ram lying down. The body of the ram is carved from a single piece of white jade and has a smooth, glossy finish. The ram's head is turned to the left, with its mouth and nose pointing downward. The ram's legs are tucked under its body, and its tail is curled up over its back. The background of the image is dark gray, which helps to highlight the white jade sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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