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Pilgrim bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade Pilgrim bottle by unknown artist. Large rounded body with a wide mouth and narrow neck, flaring lip. Two dragon handles on either side. Dragon relief carved on the body. Small foot. Lid features dragon. Curled scroll-like protrusions on either side just below the lid. Black number written on the body.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
484 × 625 px
Museum record:
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