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Architectural Unit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a green, bronze artifact titled "Architectural Unit" by an unknown artist. The object is made of bronze and has a green patina. It is shaped like a rectangular prism with a hole in the center of the front face. The top and bottom faces are flat and have a lip around the edge. The sides are angled inward, forming a trapezoidal shape. The object has a series of raised symbols and patterns on its surface, including lines, triangles, and rectangles. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze with green patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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