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Oracle bone fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Oracle bone fragment by unknown artist is a small, irregularly shaped piece of bone. The bone is light brown with darker brown areas. The top of the bone is notched with two curved indentations side by side. The right side is smooth and curved while the left side has multiple jagged edges. The bone has a rough texture and appears to be a fragment of a larger piece. It features several lines of small, intricate writing etched into its surface. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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