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Nock of a bow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, beige-colored object with a narrow, tapered top and a wider, rounded base. The object has three black Chinese characters on its surface. It appears to be made of stone or ceramic and has a weathered, aged appearance with darker spots and discoloration. The object is displayed on a gray background. The object relates to "Nock of a bow" by artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bone
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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