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Lime Pot with Chicken Head and Tail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a ceramic pot titled "Lime Pot with Chicken Head and Tail" by an unknown artist. The pot is rounded with a wide body that tapers to a narrow base. The body has several horizontal lines running around it. A small circular opening at the top is surrounded by a raised lip with a rope-like design. A small chicken head protrudes from the left side of the pot, while a small chicken tail protrudes from the right side. The pot sits on a plain surface with a shadow cast to the right. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork details

Date:
late 11th century
Medium:
Stoneware (Khmer ware)
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
519 × 624 px
Museum record:
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