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Plume-holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a plume-holder. Metal stand with a flat rectangular base and thin pole rising up to a cylindrical piece that holds a very large feather. The feather is dark with a lighter center. Long thin quill strands extend to the left. The feather rises up and to the right, with a curled end. The background is plain gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jadeite, emerald green
Culture
China
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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