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Small polishing wheel for carving jade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small polishing wheel for carving jade by artist. A small, circular, flat polishing wheel with a hole in the center. The wheel appears to be made of a textured material. The wheel is off-white in color with areas of darker discoloration around the hole and on the outer edge. A small shadow is cast to the lower left side of the wheel. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Leather
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 481 px
Museum record:
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