Sheath for ritual conch shell
| Title | Sheath for ritual conch shell |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100s 12th century |
| Medium | shell and bronze |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Cambodia, Khmer, Angkor period Cambodia |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Sheath 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 |
| Rights | Public 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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Recorded origin: Cambodia, Khmer, Angkor period. Browse more public-domain art from Cambodia.
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