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Belt plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal white jade belt plaque with an openwork design featuring a peony flower at the top and four birds among vines and scrolling tendrils; background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
584 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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