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Carved Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved Finial by artist unknown. The object is a light-brown, carved piece with a smooth texture. It has a distinctive shape with two circular holes side-by-side at the top, resembling eyes. Below the holes, a triangular section tapers down to a rounded point. The triangular section has a circular indentation. The background of the image is light purple. The object appears to be made of stone or clay. It has a decorative, symmetrical design with curved lines. The overall appearance suggests an ornamental or architectural element.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bone
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
525 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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