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Guibi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A gray stone object, titled "Guibi" by an unknown artist. The object features a circular hole in the center of a ring-like structure. The ring has a flat top and bottom and is adorned with intricate carvings of what appears to be a dragon or other mythical creature. The ring is attached to a rectangular base with a pentagonal shape on top. The base is wider at the bottom than at the top. A ruler or measuring device is placed in front of the object for scale. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
454 × 625 px
Museum record:
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