Water Vessel

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Water Vessel

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Date
12th-13th century
Medium
Bronze
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
5179

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According to Buddhist iconographical standards, the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara holds a long-necked vase like this one, called a kundika in Sanskrit, from which the water is dispensed. Similarly, Buddhist priests sprinkle worshippers as a form of ritualized washing of the body. The vessel is refilled using the hinged spout on the shoulder. Korea, Asia

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Gift of funds from Fred and Ellen Wells

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