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Burmese Jadeite Specimen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Burmese Jadeite Specimen. A roughly rectangular or rounded rectangular rock with one flat side. The rock is divided into two parts: one side is a dirty white color and appears smooth, while the other side is a mottled gray-brown color and appears rough. The white side has a slight sheen. The rock sits on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Jadeite
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 429 px
Public Domain
Yes
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