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Makara-Shaped Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze object in the shape of a makara; mythical sea creature; curved beak; wavy edge on top; round hole; protruding eye; mouth open; waves on bottom; scalloped edge; ornate details; dark patina; mounted on wall; beige background. Makara-Shaped Handle; Japanese, 14th-16th century.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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