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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

This slideshow details how the contemporary Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich creates organic open-weave sculptures that are inspired by human anatomy, plant life, and the history and culture of Cambodia.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich, on view February 23 through June 16, 2013.

The exhibition and related programs are made possible by Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.

The exhibition and programs are presented as part of the New York–wide Season of Cambodia.

Video/Audio (3)

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion
(00:57:05) 67 views

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance
(00:28:04) 63 views

Parikara (Backplate)

Date:: dated 1449
Culture:: India (Gujarat)
Medium:: Brass inlaid with silver and copper
Dimensions:: H. 13 in. (33 cm)
Classification:: Metalwork
Credit Line:: Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1992
Accession Number:: 1992.124.2

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