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Fragment of a Spatula

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of a Spatula by Unknown Artist shows a gray, stone or metal object with a rough edge on the top right. The object is mostly rectangular with rounded edges, featuring a carved design that includes various geometric patterns and shapes. The design has curved lines, circles, squares, and abstract motifs. A small hole is present near the bottom left. The background of the image is dark. The object appears to be an ancient artifact.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–11th century BCE
Medium
Bone
Culture
China
Dimensions
372 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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