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Anthropomorphic Lime Container

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal artifact with anthropomorphic features on top, resembling a lime container; by artist unknown. The object features a rounded top with a face and two small ears on the sides. The face has two circular eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Two small circular handles are on either side of the head. The body is primarily cylindrical with a narrower base and wider middle, adorned with patterned designs around the neck. The base is slightly flared. The entire object has a weathered appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions:
361 × 623 px
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