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Naga Spout from a Holy-Water Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sculpture of a serpent-like creature with a spout, resembling a dragon or naga. The creature's body forms the spout and is decorated with scales and other patterns. The head is at the top, featuring a long snout and curved horns or fins. A decorative element resembling a flame or fin is on top of the head. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base with a curved pipe extending from the spout's mouth to the base. The image is in black and white. Title: Naga Spout from a Holy-Water Vessel.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
408 × 625 px
Museum record:
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