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Comb Tops

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Comb Tops by an unknown artist. Two semicircular objects with decorative patterns are shown. The top object features a bird and other shapes, while the bottom object has a more intricate design. Both objects are mounted on a black stand with two vertical rods. A small white label on the stand reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1923". The background is a plain wall. The image is in black and white. The objects appear to be made of metal. The objects have a textured surface. The decorative patterns on both objects are intricate. The overall shape of the objects resembles a comb.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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