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Fish hook

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fish hook by unknown artist. The image shows a curved, light-colored fish hook made of bone or ivory. The hook has a pointed end and a blunt end. It is lying on its side, with the pointed end facing to the right and the blunt end facing up. The hook is decorated with black writing or symbols on its surface. The background of the image is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

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