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1st–2nd century · Bronze · Asian Art

Such vessels were important to the Buddhist community at Gandhara, as pouring water marked ritual actions. Given its early date, this vessel was likely used in conjuction with the veneration of relics that were housed in stupas (relic mounds), though in later centuries water was also poured on devotional images.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Spink & Son Ltd., 1999