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Tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a curved, shallow dish or tray with a smooth interior and exterior surface. The dish is made of translucent glass and has a glossy finish. It is positioned with its opening facing the viewer. The number "879" is printed in white on the interior surface near the center. The dish has a thick base and tapers upward to a thin rim. The background of the image is a light gray color. A small rectangular sign with black text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM" is partially visible below the dish. The artist of the piece is not visually represented; however, the piece is referred to as "Tray".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Bluish-grey agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 396 px
Museum record:
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