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Pan Box in the Shape of a Duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal pan box shaped like a duck with detailed feather and scale engravings, handle on top resembling a duck's neck and head with a gold-colored beak; two small feet at base; engraved feather patterns on body; gray gradient background. Pan Box in the Shape of a Duck by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Bidri (zinc alloy with inlay of brass and silver)
Culture
India (Deccan)
Dimensions
599 × 478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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