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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
Museum record:
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