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Handle-shaped object

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Grisaille photograph of handle-shaped object. Long, thin, rectangular object with top and bottom edges tapering to a point. Top edge straight with slight chip on right. Bottom edge shaped with two pointed corners. Three horizontal raised lines on object, one at bottom, one in center, one above center. Object appears to be made of metal with extensive surface wear and discoloration. Object pictured on flat surface with ruler at bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
417 × 624 px
Museum record:
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