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Covered Lime Pot in the Form of a Rabbit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Lime Pot in the Form of a Rabbit by Unknown is a dark-colored, rounded vessel with a rabbit-like form. The object has a small, triangular opening. It features a pattern of leaves and eyes. Three small feet are at the bottom. The surface is smooth and shiny with a dark color. The object has a distinctive shape, with a bulbous body and a small protrusion on top. The rabbit's head serves as the lid.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 12th century
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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