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Ornament in the Shape of a Lotus Flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object in the shape of a lotus flower. The object has a central circular area with a raised pattern of circles. The central circle is surrounded by a ring of small raised dots. The lotus flower shape has multiple rounded petals that are irregularly shaped and slightly curled. The petals are textured and have a rough appearance. The object appears to be made of a thin sheet of metal. The background is a plain gray color. The object is titled "Ornament in the Shape of a Lotus Flower" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 12th century
Medium
Bronze with traces of gilding
Culture
Cambodia or Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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