Arkivism
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anonymous · 1200 - 1499 · bronze (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Water has traditionally played an important role in Hindu and Buddhist rituals in Indonesia, and this is still clearly manifest throughout Bali. Water has a purifying effect and symbolizes amrita, the elixir of life. This jug with a serpent spout and high neck is quite special, because its form resembles the amrita containers that are depicted in relief on South- and Southeast Asian temples.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKan. 1200 - 1499. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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