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Quiver

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Quiver" by the artist depicts a dark brown quiver with a wide, rounded top resembling a keyhole. The top section is made of brass and features a darker patina. A black band encircles the middle, adorned with a crisscross pattern. Below the band, a decorative metal piece with curled ends is visible. The lower section of the quiver flares out and is made of dark brown metal with vertical ridges. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
14th–15th century
Medium:
Leather, lacquer or shellac, wood
Culture:
Tibetan or Mongolian
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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