Vase decorated with wayang motifs

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 53.5.1
Type: object for daily use; metalwork
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: brass, engraved, chased
Dimensions: height: 24.6cm
diameter: 13 cm
Long-necked vase made of brass. The lower part of the vase is filled with alternating fields of Javanese-style wayang figures and swastika motifs, while the neck is decorated with predominantly floral and plant motifs.