Drum Tympanum with Star

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular, bronze-colored object with a star-shaped design in the center. The object, titled "Drum Tympanum with Star", created by an unknown artist, is flat and round, with a raised starburst pattern at its center. The surface features concentric circles etched into it. The object has a dark patina with areas of lighter bronze color visible, particularly around the edges. It appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass, and has a rough texture. The object is sitting on a white surface, possibly a table or countertop, with a beige wall in the background. A small portion of another object, possibly a green-colored plate or tray, is visible to the left of the main object.