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Cloth or hat ornament repousse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal ornament with intricate designs. The ornament is shaped like a leaf or a feather with a long curved stem. The main body of the ornament is a pointed teardrop shape with a jagged edge. The surface features swirling patterns and etchings. The stem extends to the right, curving and tapering to a point. The ornament rests on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–17th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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