“Handle” (9th–11th century) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Handle

Handle

TitleHandle
Date9th–11th century 9th century
MediumBone; carved and incised
ClassificationIvories and Bone
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1939
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Handle” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 9th–11th century. It is executed in bone; carved and incised and classified as ivories and bone. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06