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Carved Conch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved conch by Unknown. A white, intricately carved conch shell with a wide opening facing left, positioned upright on a small base; shell's body features ornate designs, including a central circular motif with figures; background is gray with a shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
11th century or earlier
Medium
Shell
Culture
India
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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