Face Rattle
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Face Rattle

TitleFace Rattle
Date1st–mid-8th century 2nd century
MediumCopper (hammered)
ClassificationMetal-Musical Instruments
OriginMoche Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cummings, 1964
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Face Rattle” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1st–mid-8th century. It is executed in copper (hammered) and classified as metal-musical instruments. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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