Tortoise
| Title | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Date | 1368–1644 14th century |
| Medium | yellowish green jade with brown markings |
| Classification | Jade |
| Origin | China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Tortoise, 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 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“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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