Ornament
29-96-436B
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Keman |
| Object Number | 29-96-436B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese | Buddhist |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Date Made | 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Bronze hanging ornaments: kemans. Kemans are ornamental penchants thought to have originated in floral wreaths brought as votive offerings. Oblong with ornamentation engraved except for three cut-out medallions in center. Six pendant ornamentation strips of four similar symbols, fastened together with colored beads strung on wires. Twenty-five additional hanging pieces on pendant and eight on sides. Ring handles. |
| Length | 55 cm |
| Width | 25.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
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