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Scabbard slide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Scabbard slide by Carl C. A smooth surfaced object made from stone or marble with a bumpy texture on parts of it. A semi-circular piece curved over with roughly semi-elliptical opening. Curved piece top surface is flat. Thicker on sides. Inner surfaces are smoother. Sits on a table top or similar. Gray background behind object. The shape resembles a tunnel. Gray fabric background. No sharp corners. Object has a base. Object does not taper to point. No handles or attachments. Object appears heavy. Object photographed straight on.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century BCE
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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