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Lime Vessel in the Form of a Cock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze vessel in the shape of a rooster. The vessel is made of bronze and has a greenish-brown patina. It is shaped like a rooster with its head facing to the left. The rooster has a large comb on top of its head, and its beak is pointed downward. The body of the rooster is decorated with intricate designs, including lines and patterns that resemble feathers. The tail of the rooster is curled up and back towards its body. There is a small hole on the side of the body. The background of the image is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions
599 × 496 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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