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Slit Ring (Jue)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A brown, circular object, Slit Ring by Jue, has a central hole and a slit at the bottom. The outer edge is decorated with swirling patterns resembling leaves or vines, etched into its surface. The object is centered against a solid gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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