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Hilt of a Weapon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored object with a wide, curved top and a narrower base. The top has a rounded edge with small bumps along it. There are two protrusions on either side of the top. The object has an ornate design with raised patterns and small bumps. The base has a decorative edge and appears to be slightly damaged. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right. The object is titled "Hilt of a Weapon" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
last quarter of the 10th–last quarter of the 15th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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