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Lid with Seated Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a circular bronze or metal lid with a small figurine on top. The lid is round and flat, with a small rectangular cutout at the bottom edge. The lid has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The figurine on top of the lid depicts a seated male figure with a pointed hat. He is sitting cross-legged and appears to be holding an object in his right hand. The figurine is also made of bronze or metal and has a similar weathered appearance to the lid. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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