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Incense Burner Lid with Stag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object has a rounded base with a wide circumference that tapers in towards the top. The base features a series of intricate cutouts and patterns, with a bronze or copper appearance. A cylindrical section rises from the base. A stag with antlers and an open mouth is on top, facing right. The surface shows signs of aging with a green and reddish patina.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Western Pakistan
Dimensions
362 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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