Diamond-Point for Carving Jade
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Curationist Object DescriptionDiamonds are one of few materials tough enough to carve and drill into hard jade stone. A watery solution is used as a lubricant to aid carving or drilling with a diamond-point tool like this one. It is part of a multi-piece set that includes tools for carving, drilling, and polishing.
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Jade carving tool
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Unknown, Diamond-Point for Carving Jade, 20th century. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Diamonds are one of few materials tough enough to carve and drill into hard jade stone. Public Domain.
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