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Tympanum of a Pejeng-Type Drum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a greenish metal disc with a star-shaped design at its center. The star has five points and is surrounded by concentric circles with various patterns, including lines and swirls. The outer edge of the disc is irregularly shaped and rough. The disc appears to be made of bronze or copper and has a patina that is predominantly green with some brown areas. The background of the image is light gray. The object is titled "Tympanum of a Pejeng-Type Drum" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Sumba)
Dimensions:
600 × 469 px
Museum record:
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