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Pair of Octagonal Sticks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of octagonal sticks. Two black, octagonal sticks are shown, side by side. The sticks are identical in shape and size. They are both tall and thin, with eight flat sides. The sticks have rounded tops. The surface of the sticks appears to be made of metal and has some scuff marks on it. The background of the image is a plain, off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Cannel coal
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 573 px
Public Domain
Yes
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