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Object Number
2011.19.1.1
Display Title
"Bonze" bowl
Descriptions
Object Description
"Bonze" bowl with rounded base, comprised of 8 pieces of metal melded together, rim is a separate piece, width tapers slightly to form the rim, 3 painted gold curvilinear designs on rim, slight rust discoloration on the base, significant rust discoloration in the interior, "bonzes" are Buddhist monks (term now outdated)
Inventory Description
Bowl, metal, multiple pieces welded together, conical base, flared body, painted gold design on rim
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1963 or earlier
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Laos
Materials
Metal
Dimensions
Other: 16.3 x 24.5 x 23.5 cm (6 7/16 x 9 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2011.19.1.1
Credit Line
Gift of André J. Navez, Harvard '55
Provenance
Collector
André J. Navez
(-7/19/2011)
Donor
Donated by
André J. Navez
(-7/19/2011)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|
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Arrow
|
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| |
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Arrow
|
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