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Pellett Bell in the Form of a Human Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pellett Bell in the Form of a Human Head by an unknown artist is a sculpture of a human head made of dark gray metal, likely bronze. The head is facing left with a wide, open mouth showing a protruding tongue and sharp teeth. Two round eyes are positioned on either side of a thick nose, and the head has a distinctive headdress on top. The headdress features a central raised section with a circular hole. The ears are visible on the sides of the head. The surface of the sculpture displays signs of aging with visible wear and discoloration.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
473 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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