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Burial Crown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wide, thick, curved bracelet with rounded edges and a flat interior surface. Two small metal loops on either side near top. Exterior surface is heavily ornamented with metalwork and clear, green, orange and white gems, some set with a beaded border. A textured metal floral medallion on front with a clear center stone surrounded by a floral pattern. The background of the image is white. Title: Burial Crown, Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
Probably 17th century or earlier
Medium:
Gilt silver
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 451 px
Museum record:
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