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Offering Tray (Talam)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze offering tray called Talam by artist unknown. The tray is circular and has a raised rim around its edge. The surface of the tray is bronze with a green patina visible in places. A design is etched into the center of the tray. The design consists of curved lines that form a symmetrical pattern, with a central motif that resembles a flower or other organic shape. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The tray casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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