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Top of an Oil Lamp in the Form of a Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown sculpture of a face with a head covering; eyes and mouth are visible; made from textured material; the head covering has spikes and a loop on top; sculpture appears to have a cylindrical base. The object is titled "Top of an Oil Lamp in the Form of a Head".

Artwork Details

Date
11th–13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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