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Buddhist column

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddhist column by The Metropolitan Museum. The column features a cylindrical white stone base with carvings. The base has an ornate dark metal decorative stand. The column's lower section displays intricate carvings of various figures. A small number "654" is printed on the lower section. A carved dark metal piece tops the column resembling a lotus flower. The background consists of a light-colored fabric. Two small white labels are placed in front of the column on the surface it's sitting on.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
327 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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