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Comb top

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver comb top by artist unknown. The comb top has a semi-arch shape. The comb top is made of shiny gray metal. The comb top has a floral design embossed on it. The floral design has three flowers in the middle and leaves on both sides. The comb top appears to be old with small black spots on it. The background of the image is dark gray on the left and white on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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