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Holy-Water Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Holy-Water Vessel by an unknown artist shows a short, rounded vessel made of weathered silver metal with a green patina. The vessel has a wide mouth and a narrower base. A decorative band encircles the body, featuring intricate etched designs. The lid is flat with a raised circular section in the center and a decorative edge with small spheres. The background is brown.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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