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Water receptacle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Water receptacle by unknown artist. The object is a rounded, hollow vessel with an opening at the top. The vessel is made of a light-colored stone or jade. It has a carved design resembling flowers or petals around its exterior. The design features many small, rounded protrusions. The object is sitting on a flat surface, with a plain background behind it. The number "382" is written on the right side. The image is in black and white. The object is positioned at an angle with the front to the right. The left side has a small, curved protrusion.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite, white with light grayish tint and flakes of snow
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 392 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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