Octagonal brass vase with floral motifs
Date19th century
PeriodDutch colonialism
Place MadeSumatra, Indonesia, Asia
MediumBrass; incised
Dimensions19.5 x 11.4 x 12.8 cm
Credit LineGift of Ernest Lee Staples
Object number65.1.23
On View
Not on viewInscribedN/A
MarkingsN/A
DescriptionBrass octogonal base with raised floral motifs covering the surface. Flared base, widening body and tapering to a smaller neck and slightly flared neck.
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