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Piece of a Pair of Bone Clappers
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Two-dimensional carved bone resembling an arm or forearm with hand. Obverse slightly raised and bowed while reverse is flat. Fingers indicated by four incised lines. Diagonal break across fingers. Wrist indicated by six incised lines. Circular pierce at top of arm.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Acquired by the donor over the last thirty years as gifts from dealers.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Anonymous Gift
Title: Piece of a Pair of Bone Clappers
Description:
Two-dimensional carved bone resembling an arm or forearm with hand.
Obverse slightly raised and bowed while reverse is flat.
Fingers indicated by four incised lines.
Diagonal break across fingers.
Wrist indicated by six incised lines.
Circular pierce at top of arm.
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