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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
Museum record:
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