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A fine jade group of a pair of pomegranates worked in low relief with a bat and insect, the stone a subtle pale celadon green tone with russet markings
Two Pomegranates
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Two Pomegranates

Artist Chinese Artist
Date18th-19th century
Place of originChina
MediumJade
Dimensions4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.224
Collections
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