Holy Water Vessel
Stoppered Vessel
14th century- 15th century (made)
14th century- 15th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This small vessel is intended for holding the holy amrita nector. It has around its shoulder and neck the peaks of a stylised mountain, as seen in an elaborated form on the handling vessel displayed nearby.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Holy Water Vessel (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Ritual vessel, bronze, 14th-15th century, Majapahit style, East Java, Indonesia |
| Physical description | This small vessel is intended for holding the holy amrita nector. It has around its shoulder and neck the peaks of a stylised mountain, as seen in an elaborated form on the handling vessel displayed nearby. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Gifted by Mr. Antony Plowright, 99 Boulevard de Magenta, Paris, France., who acquired from the Dutch dealer, Lemoire, Amsterdam. |
| Production | East Java, Indonesia |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.16:1, 2-1994 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2000 |
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