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Ring Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ring Handle, by unknown artist, is a bronze artifact. The object has a rectangular top with a ring attached below. The rectangular piece is wider at the top than at the bottom. The top edge has a wavy pattern with curved protrusions on the left and right corners. The bottom of the rectangle has curved protrusions on the left and right sides. The rectangle has raised designs throughout its surface. The ring is circular, thick and textured. The ring connects to the rectangular piece via a short cylindrical piece. The entire object is a brownish-gray color. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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