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Labret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone labret by unknown artist. The labret has a cylindrical shape with a rounded knob on top. A curved handle protrudes from the left side, featuring a circular hole. The right side of the labret appears to have a flat end. The surface of the labret exhibits a smooth texture with visible signs of wear. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jadeite
Culture:
Mexico (Hill of Texcotzingo)
Dimensions:
599 × 441 px
Museum record:
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