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Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Kinnari

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Kinnari by an unknown artist. The object features a human head with a serene expression, short hair, and a pointed headdress. The head is adorned with earrings and a necklace. The body is that of a bird with large outstretched wings and two legs. The object has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. It holds a wide, shallow bowl or dish on either side of its body. The background of the image is a plain gradient transitioning from dark to light. The object casts a distinct shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. second half of the 10th century or earlier
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
600 × 474 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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