Tortoise
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Tortoise

TitleTortoise
Date1368–1644 14th century
Mediumyellowish green jade with brown markings
ClassificationJade
OriginChina, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineTortoise, 1368–1644. China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Yellowish green jade with brown markings; overall: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Anonymous Gift, 1952.569
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tortoise” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1368–1644. It is executed in yellowish green jade with brown markings and classified as jade. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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