Zodiac Beaker

anonymous, 1355 - 1356

Beakers with depictions of the zodiac were used to store holy water. The twelve signs of the zodiac can be seen at the bottom. At the top edge is an inscription with its year of production. The meaning of the other motifs along the top is unclear. Such beakers are common in East Java but have seldom been preserved with the original lid, as here.

  • Artwork typelid, cup
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1991-16
  • Dimensionsheight 14.5 cm x diameter 13.3 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Zodiac Beaker

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-1991-16

  • Description

    Zodiac-beker met deksel van brons. Gedateerd.

Creation

  • Creation

    bronze caster: anonymous, Oost-Java

  • Dating

    1355 - 1356

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 14.5 cm x diameter 13.3 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Mr and Mrs Oorthuys-Lutjens, Baak

  • Acquisition

    gift 1991

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Marijke Klokke, 'Drie Javaanse watervaten in hun religieuze context', Aziatische Kunst 26/1 (1996), pp. 45-51.

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