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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
Museum record:
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