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Piece of Nephrite from Daiwan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A green crystal with a rough, jagged edge and a smooth surface sits on a gray background. The crystal is elongated and pointed at one end, with a flat edge at the other. It has a light green color with darker green striations running through it. The crystal is positioned diagonally, with the pointed end facing the bottom right. The background is a solid gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the crystal.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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