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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
Museum record:
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