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Amulet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black stone amulet with rounded rectangular body and carved frog on top. Stone has smooth texture with some mottling. Carved frog has smooth texture with bulging eyes and mouth. Gray cord threaded through frog with frayed end. Background is light grey.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
535 × 625 px
Museum record:
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