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Carved Conch with Lakshmi-Narayana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White conch shell with black designs; shaped like a vase with one side cut away; round base tapering to a point; wider middle section tapering to narrow neck; large opening on one side; exterior covered in black designs featuring people and various patterns; interior dark brown with some rust-colored spots.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Shell with silver additions
Culture:
India (possibly West Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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