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One from a Pair of Palanquin Rings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a gray metal ring with a circular shape and an open center. The ring is decorated with intricate carvings of flames or waves on the top and sides. Two dragon-like heads protrude from the left and right sides of the ring near the bottom. The ring has a small rod attached to the bottom for display. The object is titled "One from a Pair of Palanquin Rings".

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Bronze with traces of gilding
Culture:
Cambodia or Thailand
Dimensions:
518 × 625 px
Museum record:
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