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Armlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, circular, light-colored stone or jade bracelet on a stand. The bracelet is made of smooth material, possibly jade, and has a uniform thickness. It is displayed on a black stand with a flat base and a vertical post that holds the bracelet in place. A small metal plaque on the right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1953". To the left of the plaque is a small ruler or measuring device. The top of the bracelet has the number "718" written on it. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bracelet is titled "Armlet" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1796–1875
Medium
Jadeite
Culture
China
Dimensions
537 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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