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Keman (Decorative Pendant Disk)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rounded square decorative pendant disk titled "Keman". The disk features a bow-like design down the center, adorned with a loop at the top. Two birds are positioned on either side of the bow, surrounded by intricate floral patterns. The disk's design is symmetrical, with identical patterns on both sides of the central bow. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze and silver
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 477 px
Museum record:
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