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Water container

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white jade vessel with a wide mouth and intricate carvings of dragons and clouds. The body of the vessel is spherical and covered in detailed relief carvings. A small inscription '158' is visible on the upper part. The background is a plain gray surface. Title: Water container. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 489 px
Museum record:
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