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Oracle bone fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oracle bone fragment by unknown. This is a light-brown, irregularly shaped piece of bone with rough edges. The bone fragment is lying flat on a plain gray background. It has a slightly curved shape, with one end tapering to a point. The surface of the bone is textured and has several cracks and crevices. There are some darker brown spots on the surface. The bone appears to be old and worn.

Artwork Details

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