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Shellac Specimen for Jade Carving

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rock with gold flecks, irregular shape, rough texture, on gray background. The object has a rounded triangular shape with uneven sides. The top surface features a carved design resembling leaves or petals radiating from a central point. The object casts a small shadow to the left. Title: Shellac Specimen for Jade Carving. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Shellac
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
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