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Amulet Case Surmounted by a Ram

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored cylindrical object with a rounded top and a ram on top. The object has a domed lid with swirling patterns. The body of the object features intricate designs, including swirling patterns and other ornate details. A gold ram sits on top of the lid, facing left. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region, Central Asia)
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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