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Human tooth inlaid with jadeite

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black bowl containing five human teeth inlaid with jadeite, by artist unknown, titled "Human tooth inlaid with jadeite". The bowl is round and made of a dark material, possibly ceramic or metal. The five teeth are white and yellowed, with some chipped or broken, and are arranged horizontally across the center of the bowl. Two of the teeth on the left and two on the right have a green oval inlay. The inlays are circular and made of a smooth material, possibly jadeite. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, providing a neutral backdrop for the bowl and teeth. The overall appearance suggests that the image is a product photo or a display of an art piece.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jadeite, pea-green
Culture
Mexico
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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