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Foundation Turtle Offering

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object in the shape of a turtle. The turtle shape has a large oval body and four visible limbs. The object has a rough texture and appears to be made of gold leaf or thin gold sheeting. It is positioned on a gray background. The object is titled "Foundation Turtle Offering" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
8th–12th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Indonesia (Central Java)
Dimensions
600 × 386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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