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Piece of Corundum Crystal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Piece of Corundum Crystal by an unknown artist. The image shows a small, irregularly shaped crystal with a rough surface. The crystal is gray and white with a metallic sheen. It has a rounded rectangular shape with one side curved. The crystal sits on a flat gray surface, casting a small shadow to the left. The background is a solid light gray color. The crystal appears to be sitting on a flat surface with no other objects visible. The lighting is even, with no harsh shadows or highlights. The overall appearance is simple and neutral.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Corundum crystal
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 416 px
Museum record:
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