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Plaque with mask designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a carved, reddish-brown plaque with mask designs. The plaque is made of stone or ceramic and features a rounded rectangular shape with curved edges. It has a small hole in the center. The plaque is primarily a light reddish-brown color, with darker reddish-brown designs throughout. The designs are intricate and appear to be a combination of curved lines, swirls, and geometric patterns. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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