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Kendi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal vessel with a long neck and a small protruding spout on the left side. The vessel has a bulbous body with a decorative band around the bottom. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the piece is "Kendi".

Artwork details

Date:
8th–early 9th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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