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One of a Group of Bone Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, red and white bone ornament. The ornament is roughly cylindrical in shape. The top is wider than the bottom and has a circular depression in the center. A small hole is visible in the center of the depression. The bottom has two rectangular holes. The ornament has a predominantly red coloration with white patches. The ornament is set against a dark gray background. The ornament appears to be titled "One of a Group of Bone Ornaments" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bone, vertebrae, claw
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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