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Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular-shaped object with rounded sides and top, made of dark-colored metal; a loop at top; a bow design in the center; surrounding bow are clusters of flowers; bottom edge has a row of diamond shapes; numerous strands of small diamond shapes with tiny bells on the ends hanging from bottom; background is light-colored. Title: Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration), Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1725
Medium
Gilded bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
279 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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