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Fragment of a Worked Object

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Worked Object by Unknown. A grayscale image of a rectangular stone or metal object with rounded corners. A relief carving depicts a man, likely in traditional clothing, facing right and holding an object. To his left are carved flowers and a bird. To his right are carved leaves and a curved branch. The top features wavy lines and circular flower designs. A black handwritten notation is visible on the object. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China (possibly Turkestan)
Dimensions
600 × 527 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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