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Offering Tray (Talam)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a circular, flat offering tray. The tray has a raised edge around its circumference. The surface of the tray is made of a greenish metal with an etched design. The etchings form a symmetrical pattern. The design includes a central square with etchings forming a concentric circle around it. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–14th century
Medium
Copper
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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