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Vessel with Lotus Base

VIETNAM; 11th–13th century; Earthenware; H: 18 cm; Hanoi Museum, Vietnam
This ivory vase is 18 cm high and was created between the 11th and 13th centuries. It has a round Sumeru base, followed by three layers of upright lotuses. The body of the vase curves outward and culminates in a broad shoulder. It has a simple motif of a large six-petal lotus outlined in brown wash. The shoulder has a lotus petal relief, and the neck is short and wide without any decoration. Overall, the vase has an elegant simplicity.

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