Oracle bone fragment
The object is a fragment of a bone. It is light brown in color with darker brown spots and cracks on its surface. The fragment is roughly rectangular in shape but has jagged edges, with one long edge being more uneven than the other. There are several lines and symbols etched into the surface of the bone, appearing to be some form of ancient writing or markings. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The Oracle bone fragment is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Inscribed bone
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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