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Tent pole

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the disassembled tent pole by artist unidentified titled "Tent pole". The object is composed of eight pieces arranged in two columns. The top piece is long and straight with a rectangular cross-section. Beneath it are seven more pieces; four on the left column and three on the right. The four on the left are the same length and are stacked on top of each other. The three on the right are progressively shorter. All pieces have a cylindrical shape with intricate designs etched into their surfaces. The designs feature swirling patterns in shades of gold, silver, and green on a dark background. The bottom left piece has a rounded end with a small hole and a decorative cap. A small stack of thin, translucent sheets sits to the right of the pieces. The background is solid white.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze inlaid with silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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