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Small Drum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Small Drum by artist is a bronze object with a round body and a wide base that tapers inwards towards the top. The drum has a circular top with an etched design resembling a compass with a star in the center. There are two small handles on either side. The drum has a decorative border around the top and etchings on the body. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam or Thailand (?)
Dimensions
600 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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