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Jade Polishing Medium

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, round tin container labeled "Jade Polishing Medium". The tin is circular and has a silver color. It is filled with a white powder. A small piece of white tape is placed on top of the tin, with handwritten text that reads "PAD YAO POLISHING MEDIUM". The tin sits on a gray surface, casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Polishing medium
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
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