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Holy-Water Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Holy-Water Vessel by Unknown. The vessel has a round base with a short, ridged stem; a bulbous body; a short, ridged neck; and a tall, narrow, stacked cylindrical spout. The vessel's body has a handle on the left side with a decorative finial; The handle curves upwards and protrudes from the body. The spout consists of multiple, stacked cylindrical pieces. The vessel appears to be made of dark-colored metal. The background is gray, and a shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 14th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
392 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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