Sheath for ritual conch shell
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Sheath for ritual conch shell

TitleSheath for ritual conch shell
Date1100s 12th century
Mediumshell and bronze
ClassificationSculpture
OriginCambodia, Khmer, Angkor period Cambodia
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSheath for ritual conch shell, 1100s. Cambodia, Khmer, Angkor period. Shell and bronze; overall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1977.176.d
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sheath for ritual conch shell” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1100s. It is executed in shell and bronze and classified as sculpture. 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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