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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of turtle sculpture titled "Ornament" by artist. The turtle is made of dark material, possibly metal. The turtle's head is turned to the left. The turtle's body is low to the ground, with its four legs visible. The turtle's tail extends behind it. The turtle's shell is large and covers most of its back. The shell is textured with bumps and ridges. The background is a gradient from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The turtle is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 225 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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