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Lingzhi mushrooms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White jade carving of a Lingzhi mushroom by unknown artist. The mushroom cap is rounded with a spiral pattern carved into its top. The cap has a hole on either side and is attached to a short stem. The jade has orange-brown inclusions and striations throughout. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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