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Ornament (ruyi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ornament (ruyi) by unknown artist. White jade object with a rounded head on the left and a long, curved handle on the right. The rounded head features a carved design. A tassel is positioned below the head. The handle has a small hole at the end with a string threaded through it, and a knot is tied at the end of the string. A small metal piece with a flower-like design is attached to the string near the handle. A thin white line is visible on either side. The background is black. The object is displayed horizontally.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 432 px
Museum record:
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