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Repousse Cover, Quatrefoil form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gold-colored metal object titled "Repousse Cover, Quatrefoil form". The object is a small, ornate cover with a rounded top and a short, domed lid. The lid is positioned on top of the cover. The cover's base has a quatrefoil shape with four rounded lobes. The entire object is made of gold-colored metal and features an ornate, repousse design with raised floral patterns and swirling shapes on the base. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
599 × 521 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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