Fragment of Spatula (Si)
Unknown
Shang dynasty ( about 1600–1045 BC), 13th/11th century BC
Medium
Bone
Dimensions
16.3 × 8.6 × 2.1 cm (6 7/16 × 3 3/8 × 13/16 in.)
Classification
bone
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
23500
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...