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A wide, shallow copper bowl sits atop a raised, pedestal-like base. The base flares outward at the bottom.
Pedestal Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Pedestal Bowl

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumCopper
DimensionsA: 2 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (6.4 x 11.7 x 11.7 cm)
B: 1 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (3.8 x 8.6 x 8.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.131
Collections
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