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Fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Fragment by artist not specified. A dark gray or black rock with white mineral deposits. Rock is oval shaped with jagged edges. White mineral deposits on left side, and scattered throughout. Rock has rough texture. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite, thickly interspersed with minute crystals of arsenopyrite
Culture:
Germany
Dimensions:
600 × 399 px
Museum record:
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