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Bangle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal bangle with bulbous protrusions around its circumference, resembling a series of breasts or shells; the bangle is circular with two pointed ends; surface shows signs of wear and aging; background is beige with shadows cast by the bangle; by artist unknown, titled Bangle.

Artwork details

Date:
9th–10th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
600 × 581 px
Museum record:
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