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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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