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This Asian work, dating to 1100s. Made from shell and bronze, it measures Overall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1100s. It's made from shell and bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.).

It's made from shell and bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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