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Laotian Presentation Bowl
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Laotian Presentation Bowl

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver
DimensionsOverall (Diameter was measured at the rim): 21.8 x 24 cm Base (Diameter was measured at the rim): 15.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. James Langley
Object number2006.020.001
DescriptionLaotian silver offering bowl or cup, raised on high bell-form base supporting a cylindrical shaft with a narrow relief flange; with repousse design on the bowl of 16 large lotus petals, each with a seated figure on a lotus base with hands in namaskara mudra and with head backed by flame mandorla, all divided by smaller petals with relief flowerheads. The base with suspended lotus petals with flowerheads over a short plain footrim.
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