Zodiac Vessel
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
14th century
DIMENSIONS
4 1/4 x 5 in. (10.8 x 12.7cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.57
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Straight-sided beaker with cast images of Indonesian zodiac fsymbols in low relief circling the base of the beaker and larger figures above. A group of these beakers is known, many bearing dates between 1321 and 1430. Some are still used in rituals in eastern Java and Bali, but their original function and interpretation remain unclear.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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