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Ink palette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Ink palette" by an unspecified artist shows two objects. The object on the left is a small, rectangular, gold-colored tray or dish with a wavy edge. The wavy edge has a pattern of raised scroll-like lines. The surface of the object appears smooth and slightly reflective. The object on the right is a small, rectangular box or container made of a light green material, likely jade, with a wavy gold-colored base. The base has a similar pattern of raised scroll-like lines as the object on the left. The jade portion has a smooth and glossy surface. On top of the jade portion, there are sculpted curved shapes resembling a branch. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite), silver (case)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 412 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette