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Section of a Clapper (Paiban)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Section of a Clapper (Paiban) by Unknown. A long, thin, rectangular object with rounded edges; object features intricate carvings of flowers, leaves, and vines; carvings are light and dark brown; two small circular inlays are present.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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