Chinese Carved Oracle Bone, Shang Dynasty Style. The object is a carved animal bone fragment bearing incised characters arranged in vertical registers. The surface shows natural irregular contours and coloration consistent with bone material, with visible carving marks throughout. {Approximate dimensions: length 9 inches}.

Surface wear, chips, and edge losses consistent with age and handling.

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