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Bee-shaped ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bee-shaped ornament by unknown artist. The object is gold-colored, resembling a bee with a segmented body and wings spread out to the sides. The body has horizontal lines across it, and there are two small holes on either side of the top of the wings. A decorative element is at the top of the bee's head. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
599 × 403 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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