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Soaring Peak

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green jade sculpture with smooth, glossy surface, irregular shape with wavy edges and ridges, pointed top, wider base, placed on a dark brown wooden base with intricate carvings of foliage and scrollwork; titled "Soaring Peak" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Sea-green hornblende with yellow markings; carved wood stand
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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