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Lid of a Lime Container with Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical metal container made of dark greenish-grey material with a textured surface, exhibiting signs of wear and aging. The container has a flat top and a small handle or finial on top, shaped like a human figure with arms. A small loop is at the top of the figure's head. The background is a plain off-white color. The artist is unknown and the title is "Lid of a Lime Container with Head".

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions
599 × 574 px
Public Domain
Yes
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