Mask
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Mask

TitleMask
Date2nd–3rd century 2nd century
MediumCopper, shell inlays
ClassificationMetal-Ornaments
OriginMoche Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Jane Costello Goldberg, from the Collection of Arnold I. Goldberg, 1986
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“Mask” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 2nd–3rd century. It is executed in copper, shell inlays and classified as metal-ornaments. 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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