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Temple Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a bronze Temple Bell. The bell is positioned upright with the clapper visible at the top and facing forward. The bell has a wide, rounded base, a short neck, and a large, rounded body. A band of ornate designs encircles the base. The body of the bell features four large, symmetrical, ornate designs separated by smaller decorative elements. Atop the bell is a short neck with a decorative band, supporting a figure surrounded by ornate elements. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The lighting casts a shadow to the right of the bell.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th–12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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