Caption

Vase, repossession; Vishnu; Indian art; Indian culture; cobras snakes; plant ornament; geometric ornament; figural scenes; fish; halos; maces; religion; snakes; processions; flutes; clubs. On the belly six ovoid reserves with figural decoration four female figures with wreaths, two images of Vishnu; plant and animal motifs on the entire surface. 19th century, India. Vessel. Height 65.0 cm; width 27.5 cm; weight 2.95 kg., The image shows an ornate metal vase with a tall, elongated body and a flared neck, finished in shades of gold and bronze; the surface is covered in detailed raised decoration including repeated oval panels with human figures and elaborate floral and foliate patterns; a pair of long, curved handles rise from the shoulders and loop upward with stylized animal head terminals, matching the gold-bronze coloration; the vase stands on a pedestal base that echoes the decorative motifs and colors; the background is a smooth, neutral gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A23_063

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Rights managed

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68.7Mb (1.3Mb) / 13.3in x 20.0in / 4000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase repossession Vishnu Indian art Indian culture cobras snakes plant ornament geometric ornament figural scenes fish halos maces religion snakes processions flutes clubs belly six ovoid reserves figural decoration four female figures wreaths two images plant animal motifs entire surface 19th century India Vessel Height 65.0 cm width 27.5 cm weight 2.95 kg image ornate metal vase tall elongated body flared neck finished shades gold bronze surface covered detailed raised decoration repeated oval panels human figures elaborate floral foliate patterns pair long curved handles rise shoulders loop upward stylized animal head terminals matching gold-bronze coloration vase stands pedestal base echoes decorative motifs colors background smooth neutral gray.