Minneapolis Institute of Art
Water Vessel
Korea
- Date
- 12th-13th century
- Medium
- Bronze
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
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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