Zoomorphic Figure
| Title | Zoomorphic Figure |
|---|---|
| Artist | Middle Niger artist |
| Date | 12th–16th century 12th century |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Classification | Metal-Sculpture |
| Origin | Middle Niger civilization Middle Niger civilization |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of John B. Elliott, 1997 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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This work is attributed to Middle Niger artist. Browse every catalogued public-domain plate by this maker.
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Dated to 12th–16th century. Explore the wider set of works from the 12th century held in the archive.
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Recorded origin: Middle Niger civilization. Browse more public-domain art from Middle Niger civilization.
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Made available through the The Metropolitan Museum of Art open-access programme, which explicitly places this work in the public domain.
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