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Plaque in the shape of a fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone plaque in the shape of a fish with darker gray shading and lighter gray speckles. The plaque is long and thin with a rounded head at the top. A curved line wraps around the body. The plaque has a flat bottom with two slightly curved ends. The background is light grey. Title: Plaque in the shape of a fish. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–10th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
427 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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