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Top of a bridge pin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Top of a bridge pin by Unknown Artist. Small golden object with a rounded base and jagged protrusions rising from it. The protrusions vary in height and shape, some are sharp and pointed while others are more rounded. The object appears to be made of a yellow-gold metal with visible signs of wear and tear, including darker patches and rough texture around the base. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the object.

Artwork details

Date:
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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