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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a decorative object titled "Ornament" by an unknown artist. The object is oval shaped and appears to be made of dark metal. The surface features a textured pattern resembling scales or bubbles. A decorative design is on top, consisting of curved lines and small spheres. The design extends to the right side, forming a loop-like structure. The object is set against a plain background with a subtle shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 343 px
Museum record:
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