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Flower holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade sculpture on a dark wooden base. The jade is carved into an abstract shape with many curves and holes, resembling roots or a tree. Small flowers and leaves are carved into the jade. The base is rectangular with rounded edges and has a carved design around the edges resembling stacked discs. Small details resembling lily pads and leaves are carved into the base.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Carnelian, wood, ivory?
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 530 px
Museum record:
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