Leaf-shaped Mold for Jewelry Element
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
14th–15th century
DIMENSIONS
4 x 2 1/8 in. (10.2 x 5.4 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.8
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Dr. 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.
Provenance FAQ
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Lozenge-shaped bronze mold, likely used for forming jewelry or ritual items, with concave image of two heavenly attendants srrounded by foliage and flanking the central spine of the leaf or petal. Likely to have been used to create repousse decorations in thin sheets of gold.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
RECORD COMPLETENESS
Not every record you will find here is complete. More information is available for some works than for others, and some entries have been updated more recently. Records are frequently reviewed and revised, and
we welcome any additional information you might have.
