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Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with rounded top and flat bottom. The top has rounded corners and a small ring attached. The object features a design of lotus flowers and leaves cut out, with a central vertical element. Multiple rows of small, dangling decorative pieces hang from the bottom. The object appears to be made of dark metal. The background is plain and light-colored. The object resembles a temple decoration, specifically a "Flower Garland". It is the work of Keman.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1725
Medium:
Gilded bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
335 × 625 px
Museum record:
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