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Seal with Knob in the Shape of a Turtle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black stone seal with knob in the shape of a turtle. The turtle has a detailed shell with patterned lines and a textured body. It has a small head and four legs. The seal is rectangular with slightly rough edges. The turtle faces left. The background is light grey. The artist and title of the piece is "Seal with Knob in the Shape of a Turtle".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1st–2nd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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