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Paperweight

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Paperweight by an unknown artist shows a dark-colored, possibly metal, paperweight with an ornate design. The object has a leaf-like shape with a textured surface featuring various leaf patterns. It has three curved legs, one of which extends upwards and curves over the top. The object is positioned at an angle, with the front facing right. The background is light-colored and featureless. The object casts a faint shadow on the surface below. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, light spinach-green with black inclusions, and a light gray caused by calcination
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 372 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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