Artwork preview

Mouthpiece of a pipe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a white, cylindrical vessel with a rounded top. The vessel has a narrow neck and a wider body. The top is rounded and flat. The number "721" is written vertically on the front. The background is black. The object appears to be made of ceramic or stone.

Artwork Details

Date
1796–1875
Medium
Jadeite, lilac-colored
Culture
China
Dimensions
444 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette