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Palanquin Ring with a Demon Battling a Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal ring with handle at bottom. The ring features a design with a rounded top and leaf-like protrusions around the edge. Inside the ring, a demon figure is battling a horse. The demon is on the left, holding the horse's bridle. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs. The ring is ornate with swirling patterns throughout. The metal has a weathered appearance with green patina. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. early 13th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand (or Cambodia?)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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