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Ritual Object (Bi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a jade disc on a black stand. The jade disc titled "Ritual Object (Bi)" and attributed to an unknown artist, is round with a circular hole in the center. The jade has a mottled appearance with shades of gray. The jade disc sits on a black metal stand with curved arms that extend from either side to hold it in place. The stand has an ornate design featuring curved lines and scrollwork. It has a flat base with four curved feet and a decorative middle section. The background is light gray. A small ruler or measuring device is placed along the bottom edge of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th to early 20th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
458 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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