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Head pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal head pendant with a patina finish, depicting a stylized face. The face features a rounded forehead, two eyes with curved lines above and below, a horizontal line for the mouth, and a short neck. A loop is attached to the right side of the head, and a small knob is on top. The pendant has a flat base and is adorned with etched designs on the forehead and top. The background is a plain light gray color. Head pendant by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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