Altar Ring

Lower Niger Bronze Industry

15th–19th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 343

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Title: Altar Ring
Date: 15th–19th century
Geography: Nigeria, Lower Niger River region
Culture: Lower Niger Bronze Industry
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1980
Object Number: 1980.279
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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