Carved bone fragment

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a light gray, carved bone fragment. The bone fragment is long and thin, oriented horizontally. It has a rough, uneven surface with visible carvings throughout. The carvings depict various curved lines and shapes, including swirling patterns and geometric designs. The left end is more jagged and rough than the right end. The background is solid black. The bone fragment appears to be an ancient artifact, likely created by an artist from a past civilization. The carvings on the bone are intricate.