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Water holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of the "Water holder" by an unknown artist. The object is made from a semi-translucent white material. The object is long and curved with a rounded base and a floral design. The object has a rounded bowl-like depression in the center. There are curved handles on either side. The right side has a flower-like decoration with petals. The handles and the flower decoration are interconnected. The background is a flat gray surface. The object has a number "453" written on it. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Nephrite (jade)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 345 px
Museum record:
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