Cast brass plaques of the Kingdom of Benin, 16th–17th c.
A world icon
Benin Bronzes is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our African, Oceanic & Americas Art department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Department | African, Oceanic & Americas Art |
|---|---|
| Collection | African, Oceanic & Americas Art |
| Status | Museum masterpiece · reference work |
Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net).
