The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Altar Ring

Altar Ring

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Altar Ring

Date:: 19th–20th century
Geography:: Nigeria
Culture:: Yoruba peoples
Medium:: Bronze
Dimensions:: Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Classification:: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:: Gift of R. Duperrier, 1978
Accession Number:: 1978.436

This artwork is not on display

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