Oracle Bones

China

Shang dynasty (About 1523-1028 BC), Anyang period (about 1300-about 1050 BC)

  • Titles Oracle Bones (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium oxen bone
  • Dimensions 6 3/16 × 1 in. (15.7 × 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Norton T. Montague, 1995.53.1-.11
  • Work Type oracle bones
  • Classification Ceremonial Objects

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