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Ladle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal ladle with a long curved handle and a bulbous bowl. The ladle is positioned on its side. The bowl of the ladle is on the left side and has a short neck with a small opening at the top. The handle extends to the right, curving downward. The ladle has a green patina and appears to be made of bronze or copper. The background is a plain gray surface with a shadow cast by the ladle. Ladle by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
599 × 429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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