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Lime Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, pointed vessel made of a light-colored material, possibly stone or metal. The vessel, titled "Lime Vessel" and created by an unknown artist, is laid on its side. It has a smooth surface with a subtle sheen and a range of light green and brown hues. The vessel's body features a series of raised lines running along its length, and its edges have a decorative pattern of small circles and lines. One end of the vessel is tapered to a point, while the other end is rounded. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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