Holy Water Vessel
Sculpture
14th century- 15th century (made)
14th century- 15th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
A globular vessel with a cover in the form of a stylised mountain, intended to hold amrita, the hold nector resulting from the churning of the ocean of milk in Hindu creation myths. Such vessel were associated with the use of sanctified water in libations.
Object details
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| Title | Holy Water Vessel (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Hanging ceremonial censor, Majapahit style, East Java, Indonesia |
| Physical description | A globular vessel with a cover in the form of a stylised mountain, intended to hold amrita, the hold nector resulting from the churning of the ocean of milk in Hindu creation myths. Such vessel were associated with the use of sanctified water in libations. |
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| Gallery label | Water Vessel
1300–1600
This vessel is a miniature version of the mythical mountain
at the centre of the Hindu and Buddhist universe. It is also
reminiscent of the temple complex at Borobodur in central
Java. The vessel held the sanctified water used in religious
ceremonies. Symbolically, the water became amrita, the nectar
that resulted from the churning of the ocean of milk in Hindu
creation myths.
Bronze
Indonesia (East Java)
Museum no. IS.7-1994(14/06/2011) |
| Object history | Bought from Anthony Plowright. |
| Production | East Java, Indonesia |
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| Accession number | IS.7-1994 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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