Altar vessel
Altar Vessel
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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Altar vessel in the form of a stupa, cast in bronze, for Buddhist use. It is in two parts: the lower half resembles a 'patra' (alms bowl) on top of an inverted lotus which rests on a low drum; the upper half has seven umbrellas at the top of which is a lotus bud.
Object details
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| Title | Altar vessel |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | stupa shaped; Ritual, Bronze, cast, Thailand, C18 |
| Physical description | Altar vessel in the form of a stupa, cast in bronze, for Buddhist use. It is in two parts: the lower half resembles a 'patra' (alms bowl) on top of an inverted lotus which rests on a low drum; the upper half has seven umbrellas at the top of which is a lotus bud. |
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| Object history | Bequeathed by Lord Curzon of Kedleston |
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| Accession number | IM.274-1927 |
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| Record created | April 8, 2008 |
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