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An ornate copper-colored dome with a pointed finial, featuring embossed floral patterns and perforated designs on the upper section.
Temple Box (Pan Box)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Temple Box (Pan Box)

Maker Indian Artist
Dateundated
Place of originIndia
MediumCopper
Dimensions6 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (15.6 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Thomas J. Needham
Object number1990.8.12
Collections
A collection of ornate, verdigris-tinted copper vessels including a central lidded container with a pointed finial, several small cups, two rounded pots, and a shallow circular tray.
Temple Box (Pan Box)
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undated
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Two circular copper plates with detailed decorative borders near the rims and central medallion designs.
Plate
Indian Artist
undated
Circular copper plate with detailed decorative borders near the rim and central medallion designs.
Plate
Indian Artist
undated
Two cylindrical copper containers with slightly flared rims and bases and horizontal bands of incised decorative patterns near the top and bottom.
Cup
Indian Artist
20th century
Two cylindrical copper containers with slightly flared rims and bases and horizontal bands of incised decorative patterns near the top and bottom.
Cup
Indian Artist
20th century
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Indian Artist
20th century
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Pedestal Bowl
Indian Artist
20th century
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Indian Artist
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