Disk

Artist: Royal Bronze-casting Guild (Igun Eronmwon)

18th–19th century

Brass with repoussé

Yale University Art Gallery

A circular brass disk is decorated with repoussé relief. The central area features a square opening, surrounded by radiating patterns and a wavy band. The outer rim is divided into panels depicting figures, animals, and faces. A circular brass disk is decorated with repoussé relief. The central area features a square opening, surrounded by radiating patterns and a wavy band. The outer rim is divided into panels depicting figures, animals, and faces. The imagery on this disk relates to royal power in the Benin Kingdom. The outer rim decoration features leopards, heads of Portuguese figures, and three ceremonial swords, which, in this combinatio... Charles B. Benenson, B.A. 1933, Collection