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Fragment of a Base for a Statue

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a wide, flared base and a narrower, rounded top. The base has a flat bottom and a decorative edge. The top features two small, rounded protrusions with a gap in between. The surface is weathered with white and yellow patches. The object is titled "Fragment of a Base for a Statue" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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