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Miniature Drum with Four Frogs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze drum is round and miniature, with a flared base that tapers up to a narrow middle section and then flares out to a wide top. A lid covers the top. The drum features a bronze color with darker areas suggesting patina. The surface shows signs of wear and aging. The drum's body has a wide base that tapers slightly as it rises. The middle section is narrower than the base and top. The top section flares out to a wide circular lid. The drum features intricate etchings and designs on both the body and the lid. The lid has four frog-shaped handles, one at each cardinal direction. The body has a repeating geometric pattern. The drum sits on a white surface and has a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Vietnam
Dimensions:
599 × 451 px
Museum record:
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