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Polishing wheel for carving jade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, tan-colored polishing wheel with a rough texture and concentric rings visible on its surface. The wheel has a straight edge and a small lip around its circumference. It appears to be made of a dense, possibly stone or ceramic material. The background is a plain gray color. Polishing wheel for carving jade.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Dried gourd peel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 443 px
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