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Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze bell by Jaume Plensa. The bell has a wide base that tapers to a narrower top. The top section features a textured surface resembling woven fabric or a mesh pattern, and a rope-like handle attached at the top. A star shape with a circle at its center is visible on the lower portion of the bell. The bell appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze, with visible signs of aging and wear.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 300 BCE–200 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand (Ban Chiang)
Dimensions
498 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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