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Plaque in the Shape of a Fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish-yellow stone plaque carved into the shape of a fish, viewed from the side. The plaque has a smooth, glossy surface with visible scratches and cracks. The tail of the fish curves downward to the left, while the head extends to the right. A series of short lines are carved along the top of the fish, representing fins. A small hole is present on the right side of the head. The plaque has a rough edge along the bottom. The background is a solid gray color. The artist is unknown. The title is "Plaque in the Shape of a Fish".

Artwork details

Date:
12th–11th century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 342 px
Museum record:
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