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Plaque in the shape of a fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray-scale photograph of a metal plaque in the shape of a fish. The plaque is curved with the head on the top right and the tail on the bottom left. The fish head features two circular eyes and an open mouth with two holes. The body of the fish has diagonal lines running along its length on both sides. A small ruler or measuring scale is placed at the bottom. The background is a plain gray surface. The plaque appears to be made of a weathered metal.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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