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Rattle in the Form of an Official Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a gray, six-sided rattle with a pink cord. The rattle has a small loop at the top. The rattle is cube-shaped with each side featuring a raised design. The pink cord is made of braided material and attached to the top of the rattle. The background appears to be a white fabric surface with shadows cast by the rattle. The rattle and cord are positioned on a flat surface, with the cord extending to the right. The object is titled "Rattle in the Form of an Official Seal" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Silver with modern silk cord
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 300 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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