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Ornament in the shape of an archaic jade disk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ornament in the shape of an archaic jade disk by an unknown artist is an image of a white jade ornament with a rounded rectangular shape. The ornament has a hole in the center and features intricate carvings throughout. A curved line on the top extends down over the ornament. The top of the ornament is adorned with a carved design. The ornament is placed on a stand with a black base and colorful floral designs on the front, featuring pink, green, blue, and gold. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object in the photo casts a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (jadeite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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