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One of a Group of Bone Ornaments

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object, titled "One of a Group of Bone Ornaments" by an unknown artist, is a small, circular item with a rough, uneven edge. The object appears to be made of bone, with a natural brown color and some orange and black markings. It has a spiral pattern on its surface, with the spiral lines becoming more tightly wound towards the center. The object is flat and has a rough texture. It is centered on a gray background, with a shadow visible beneath it.

Artwork Details

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