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Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument called "Gender"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object resembling a U shape with ornate designs on it. The object has two small round openings at the top ends. It appears to be made of metal and has a decorative filigree pattern. The object is mounted on a white stand with two thin black rods. The background is a plain wall with the object's shadow visible. The object is titled "Suspension Part for a Musical Instrument called 'Gender'" by an unknown artist. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
600 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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