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Circular plaque with incised decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular green plaque with a hole in the center. The plaque has a smooth surface with incised red and brown decoration. The decoration consists of curved lines and swirls. The plaque has a beveled edge with two concentric incised lines. The background of the image is a light gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 10th century BCE
Medium:: Jade (nephrite)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 600 × 566 px
Museum record:: View original

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