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Open Bracelet with Two Facing Dragonflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bracelet is made of a dark metallic material with a greenish patina. The bracelet's band has straight horizontal lines and measures approximately one-third the height of protruding elements. Two protruding tubular elements are at the top; each is ribbed vertically and has a small rounded opening at the top. The bracelet has two dragonfly-shaped extensions that protrude on either side. The dragonflies have segmented bodies with curving lines; heads with two small circles; and long curved tails that extend outward and then curl back inward. The bracelet's ends are separated and it rests on a flat, off-white surface. The artist and title are "Open Bracelet with Two Facing Dragonflies".

Artwork Details

Date
300 BCE–CE 400
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette