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Armlet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Armlet by Unknown Artist is a tapered, cylindrical object with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The object has a light green patina with darker green accents. It features a repeating pattern of overlapping semicircles. The object is made of a material that appears to be weathered and aged, with visible signs of wear and tear. The background is black, and the object sits on a dark gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 300 BCE–200 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Thailand (Ban Chiang)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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