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Fragment of Crystal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear crystal with many flat sides and a rough base, sitting on a black background. The crystal is mostly clear with a white base. A smaller piece of crystal appears to be embedded on the right side, near the bottom. A number is etched into the crystal's side. The image is in black and white, titled "Fragment of Crystal" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Rock crystal
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
497 × 624 px
Museum record:
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