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Ewer in the form of Buddha's Hand Fruit
Ewer in the form of Buddha's Hand Fruit
Ewer in the form of Buddha's Hand Fruit

Ewer in the form of Buddha's Hand Fruit

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 17 x 30 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2011.017.001 a,b
DescriptionEwer is in the shape of a Buddha's hand fruit (or citron) with stems and leaves around the base acting as feet. One large tendril of the fruit is hollow with an opening at the end and there is a smaller perforation at the base of it. There is a large circular opening on top with a circular lid with a small Buddha's hand fruit as the finial. Lid has a large hole on the underside and two perforations on top.
Status
Not on view