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This small vase was originally made for use in a Buddhist temple. Flower vessels, along with candlestands and incense burners, are essential components of Buddhist ritual offerings. Here, centuries of use have resulted in the loss of most of the original gilding, revealing the softly shimmering bronze body.
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華瓶
Title: Flower Vessel
Period: Kamakura period (1185–1333)
Date: 13th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, 2006
Object Number: 2006.180
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