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Oracle bone fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a tan-colored fragment with a hole. It is roughly triangular, with one corner pointing downward. The top is curved. The surface features carved lines and shapes, including a circular hole near the top, and curved lines below. The background is light gray. The Oracle bone fragment, by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bone
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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