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Scabbard Chape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Scabbard Chape by Unknown Artist is a rectangular object with a flat top and a curved bottom featuring two scroll-like protrusions. The object is made of white stone with darker gray marbling and has a carved design on its surface. The design includes a stylized animal figure with its mouth open on the right side. The figure appears to have a curving body and tail. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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