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Comb top

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Semi-circular white stone carving with a flat bottom edge. The carving features a design with curved lines and shapes. The carving appears to be made of a material with a marbled appearance, exhibiting shades of white and light brown. The background of the image is dark gray. The title of the piece is "Comb top" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–9th century
Medium:
Mother-of-pearl
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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