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Dish with frog and crab

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a green, carved stone or jade dish with a frog and crab titled "Dish with frog and crab". The dish is made of a shiny, green material. The dish is carved with several objects. A large frog sits on the right side of the dish and a crab is on the left. The dish contains a rounded, curved piece on the bottom and wavy lines around the edges. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The dish appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The lighting in the image is bright and even, with no harsh shadows. The overall effect of the image is one of simplicity and elegance. The image was likely taken for documentation or display purposes.

Artwork Details

Medium
Malachite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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