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The square dish well carved overall to imitate a straw woven basket, the off-white stone with russet rivering
Dish
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Dish

Artist Chinese Artist
DateSong and Ming dynasty (960 - 1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 x 2 11/16 x 2 5/8 in. (2.5 x 6.8 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.23
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe square dish well carved overall to imitate a straw woven basket, the off-white stone with russet rivering
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