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Two small, rounded brass bowls with small, ornate figurines along their rims. The left bowl features a repeated face design around the body.
Ritual Water Pot
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ritual Water Pot

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (6.7 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.137
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