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Comma-shaped ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Comma-shaped ornament by unknown artist. The object is a dark-colored, curved piece resembling a comma. It has a rounded end on the left and a more tapered end on the right. The top features two indentations side by side, with a small hole between and below them. There are several small bumps on the right side. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Jade and silver
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
543 × 625 px
Museum record:
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