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Carved Bone Finial

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a light brown, carved bone finial by an unknown artist. The finial features a carved design on its surface, with a curved shape and a hole at the top right. The design consists of two curved lines that intersect in the middle, forming a distinctive pattern. The object has a rough texture and appears to be made of bone or a similar material. The background of the image is a plain light purple color.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bone
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
569 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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