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Anthropomorphic Bottle in Human Form

11th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 248

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Anthropomorphic Bottle in Human Form
  • Period: Angkor period
  • Date: 11th century
  • Culture: Thailand
  • Medium: Stoneware
  • Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Cynthia Hazen Polsky Gift, 1989
  • Object Number: 1989.354
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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