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Sample of Turquoise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sample of Turquoise by Charles Loloma. Rock with a rough, irregular shape and a flat bottom. The rock is primarily dark gray with spots and patches of turquoise blue. The turquoise blue areas are small and rounded. The rock's surface appears dull and uneven. The background is a solid light grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Turquoise
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 457 px
Museum record:
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