Profile Face
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Profile Face

TitleProfile Face
Date6th–7th century 6th century
MediumSilvered copper
ClassificationMetal-Ornaments
OriginMoche Moche
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Profile Face” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 6th–7th century. It is executed in silvered copper 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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