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Paperweight

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Paperweight" by an unknown artist depicts a gray, carved object. The object appears to be made of stone or glass and features a textured surface resembling scales. It has a large fish or dragon head on the right side, with a long, curved tail on the left. On top of the object, there are carved leaves or feathers. The number "546" is written in black on the tail. The object sits on a flat surface, with a plain background behind it.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 394 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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