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Spoon (Bi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal spoon with a decorative handle. The handle is long and narrow, featuring a design at the top. The design consists of a series of curved lines and shapes. The spoon's bowl is wide and shallow, with a pointed tip. The metal has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the spoon. The title of the image is "Spoon (Bi)" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 9th–early 8th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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