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Sample of Sinkiang White Nephrite

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green triangle shaped rock with light green and white inclusions. The rock has a smooth surface with some small imperfections and reddish-brown markings on one edge. The background is a solid gray color, with speckles and a shadow cast by the rock. Sample of Sinkiang White Nephrite.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 424 px
Museum record:
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