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Plaque in the shape of a fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a Plaque in the shape of a fish by Unknown Artist. Dark gray stone carved into a fish shape with a small hole at the top. The body is elongated with a rougher textured head. The eye is represented by a small circle. The fins are textured with diagonal lines and there are scales along the body. The tail is pointed and slightly curved to one side. The surface has visible signs of wear and aging. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
420 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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