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Spoons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a spoon titled "Spoons" by an unidentified artist. The spoon has a smooth and curved bowl on the left attached to a long handle. The bowl of the spoon faces left. The bowl and handle are made of a reflective material with visible dark smudge marks. The bowl of the spoon is deep. The handle extends diagonally upward to the right. A design element is visible on the handle near the top, right edge. The spoon sits on a flat surface. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, spinach-green with specks of black
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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