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Shellac Specimen for Jade Carving

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown shellac specimen with a rough texture, irregular shape, and jagged edges. The object has a triangular base and tapers to a point at the top. Small flecks of lighter color are visible on its surface. It casts a shadow to the left. The background is a plain gray surface with scattered small dark specks. Title: Shellac Specimen for Jade Carving. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Shellac
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 425 px
Museum record:
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