Model shell
| Title | Model shell |
|---|---|
| Date | 305–30 BCE 3rd century BCE |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Model shell” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 305–30 BCE. It is executed in copper alloy. 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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