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Sample of Siberian Nephrite

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sample of Siberian Nephrite by unknown artist. A dark green trapezoidal mineral specimen with rough edges, featuring a lighter green hue on one side and a darker green on the other, against a gray background. The specimen has visible texture and appears to be roughly cut.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 425 px
Museum record:
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