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Hoe-shaped bracelet (kuwagataishi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hoe-shaped bracelet (kuwagataishi) by Constantin Brumidi. A light-colored stone or plaster object with a hoe-like shape, featuring a large oval hole in its center. The object has a flat base and a curved top with a small overhang. A small protrusion on the right side. The background is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century
Medium
Carved green tuff
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
490 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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