Artwork preview

Body ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a body ornament by an unknown artist. The ornament is made of bone or ivory and resembles a tusk or claw. It is curved with the tip pointing down and to the right. A hole is drilled through the top. The object is off-white with darker lines and spots. It has a smooth surface, but with visible imperfections and small dark areas. The object is centered on a gray background.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bone
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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