Ring Handle with Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ring Handle with Mask, by Unknown Artist. A bronze artifact with a light brown patina. The handle features a circular ring at the bottom. The top of the handle is a semi rectangular form with a mask-like carving. The mask has a flat top with curled protrusions on either side. The mask features a wide mouth with a wavy line and a nose. The eyes are two circular depressions. The ring is adorned with curled patterns. The background of the image is gray.