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Nock of a bow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, beige-colored object with a cylindrical shape, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The top is open, with a small lip around the edge. A short, raised band encircles the middle. A small hole is on the right side, near the bottom. Black Asian-style writing and a small red mark are on the bottom. The background is solid gray. The object is titled "Nock of a bow" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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