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Ceremonial blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial blade by Artist is a long, rectangular metal object with a flat, slightly curved cross-section. The object is dark gray and has a rough texture. Four small holes are drilled through the object, spaced evenly apart. The object is positioned horizontally and centered, with a plain gray background behind it. The background is lighter than the object. A subtle shadow is visible underneath the object.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd millennium BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 406 px
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