Khmer Angkor Period Bronze Lime Container tukathafigurines exquisitely mold-formed

exquisitely mold-formed

Provenance: private collection from Germany

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Khmer Angkor Period Bronze Lime Container tukathafigurines exquisitely mold-formedThe Khmer Empire, Angkor period, 12th or 13th century, Cambodia. This elegant bronze vessel, crafted during the 12th or 13th century in the Angkor period of the Khmer Empire, exemplifies the artistry and functionality of Khmer design. The container, composed of two cast sections, features a fluted body and a lid tapering gracefully to a stepped conical finial. Its purpose was to hold slaked lime, a vital ingredient in the preparation of betel nut, a