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Ceremonial blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone blade with rounded top edge, flat bottom edge, and straight sides. The blade has a predominantly dark coloration with lighter and darker speckles and streaks throughout. A circular hole is positioned near the bottom. The blade is displayed on a black metal stand with a flat base and a thin vertical rod that supports the blade from the back. Title: Ceremonial blade. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 2nd millennium BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
437 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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