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Gouge for carving jade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal tool, long and thin, with a rounded end on the left and a curved end on the right. The tool appears to be made of a silver or gray metal. The curved end resembles a hook. The tool is placed on a flat gray surface. The title of the image is "Gouge for carving jade".

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 368 px
Museum record:
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