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Palanquin Hook and Ring

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Palanquin Hook and Ring by Unknown. Metal object with dark patina. The top features a conical shape with a small circular base. The ring below the base has a figure in the center. The bottom half of the object is a hook with curvilinear sides. The hook sides are adorned with relief carvings of curved lines and protrusions. The hook's bottom edge is curved and smooth. The background is light grey with slight shadows.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Thailand (or Cambodia?)
Dimensions:
472 × 625 px
Museum record:
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