Oracle bone fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oracle bone fragment by unknown artist. Ancient Chinese writing on a bone. The object is irregularly shaped and resembles a piece of bone or stone. It is light brown with darker brown and gray patches. The surface is rough and textured. There are several lines of writing on the object, which appear to be carved or scratched into the surface. The writing is in a language that is not easily recognizable. The object has jagged edges and a rough, unfinished appearance. The background of the image is a plain light grey color. The object is positioned with the writing running vertically.