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Lotus Flower Base

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden metal object with a central circular base and seven elongated petal-like protrusions. Petals vary in length, with the longest in the upper center and the shortest on the bottom left. Petals have a rough, uneven surface with visible scratches and dark spots. Object resembles a lotus flower base, with petals curled slightly at the tips. Object sits on a white surface with a slight shadow underneath. The artwork is titled "Lotus Flower Base" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
599 × 423 px
Museum record:
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