Water Vessel

anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, anonymous, 1200 - 1499

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.

  • Artwork typeewer, ritual object
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1992-4
  • Dimensionsheight 26.8 cm x width 12 cm x depth 7.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbrons