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Ornamental plaque

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ornamental plaque by an unknown artist is a circular white jade object. The object has a thick rim and an openwork design in the center. The center design features symmetrical curved lines that form floral patterns. Interspersed with the floral patterns are three-dimensional shapes. The object appears to be carved from a single piece of jade. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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