Africa. Benin Plaques, 16th-17th centuries. Relief plaque made of brass cast using the "cire perdue" (lost wax) technique. They decorated the pillars of buildings in the Benin royal palace. Plaque representing Benin court officials flanking a palace entrance or altar. Detail. Benin City. British Museum. London, England, United Kingdom.

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