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Architectural Unit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina bronze architectural unit with intricate carvings. Rectangular shape with protruding sections on top and bottom. Top section wider than bottom. Triangular cutouts on sides. Two semicircular holes on sides. Small circular hole in center. Geometric patterns and symbols etched into surface. Dark gray background gradient. Object centered. Object casting a shadow. The object is titled "Architectural Unit" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze with green patina
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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