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Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an ancient clay vessel titled "Bell" by an unknown artist. The vessel is bulbous with a short neck and small opening at the top. The body of the vessel is roughly spherical. It has a textured surface with visible cracks and lines. There are handles on either side. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. The object casts a shadow to the right. The photograph is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 300 BCE–200 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand (Ban Chiang)
Dimensions:
518 × 625 px
Museum record:
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