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Ritual Vessel of Lotus Form

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ritual Vessel of Lotus Form by Unknown. The vessel has a bronze or brass color. The vessel is bulbous with a wide mouth and a short neck. The vessel has a handle on one side. The vessel is decorated with an etched design featuring lotus flowers. The vessel has a pedestal base. The pedestal base is decorated with etched design. The background is gray and white gradient. The lighting is from the front. The vessel is centered in the image. The image is in a realistic style.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 10th century
Medium
Copper
Culture
India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir)
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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