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Scabbard chape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a scabbard chape by an unknown artist. The object is made of stone, likely jade, and has a smooth, glossy surface. It is rectangular with slightly curved sides and rounded corners. The top and bottom edges are straight. The stone is primarily white with brown veins running through it, and darker brown areas at the top. The surface features an intricate design etched into it, comprising interconnected lines and curves that form a pattern. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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