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Hilt, Perhaps from a Dance Wand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dark gray, possibly metallic, hilt with intricate designs on both sides. Two identical shaped parts are positioned side by side, touching at their centers, with a gap between them. The parts are shaped like elongated teardrops with the pointed ends facing up. They have a wavy edge and are decorated with raised dots and swirling patterns. A rounded rectangular shape is on the top with a flat base. A cylindrical object protrudes from the bottom. The background is a plain light gray color. The hilt is titled "Hilt, Perhaps from a Dance Wand" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 15th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
428 × 625 px
Museum record:
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