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Container with Spiral Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Container with Spiral Decoration by Unknown is a green, weathered, and aged bronze or copper artifact. The object is shaped like a vase or container with a wide base that tapers towards the top. It has a visible seam around the middle. The surface features intricate spiral designs etched into it. The container appears to have a patina, giving it a greenish hue. The background of the image is gray with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand (Ban Chiang)
Dimensions
373 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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