Paperweight in the shape of a bitter melon

Unknown maker

Medium: Jade (jadeite)
Dimensions: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); H. incl. base 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Culture: China
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Jade
Dated: late 18th–early 19th century
Pixels: 2000 × 1708
SHA-256: 63cf28ae8c0f1fe3…
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Paperweight in the shape of a bitter melon. late 18th–early 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.