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Boulder with the eight horses of King Mu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white oval object with a smooth surface. The object has dark spots on its upper left and lower right sides. A number is written on the top. The object features a carved scene. Eight horses and a boulder are depicted in the carving. The background is gray. A small white rectangle with black text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM" is at the bottom. The object is titled "Boulder with the eight horses of King Mu".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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