Rabbit-Shaped Vessel

Cambodia, Khmer

Khmer empire (802-1431), 12th century

  • Titles Rabbit-Shaped Vessel (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5 in. (8.3 x 12.1 x 12.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. Robert Rosser, 1977.219
  • Work Type vessel
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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Seated large-format Daruma in black-and-white robes with frontal facial expression.
Ot-7 The box features an exceptionally fine and rare technique called “Thewa”, typical of work from the ancient town of Pratapgarh, in Rajasthan. Invented in 1767 by a local goldsmith named Nathuni Sonewalla, this technique - which requires the highest level of skill - was passed down from father to son, and was safeguarded in secrecy by a few goldsmith families until the 20th century. The box is a type of 19th-century luxury item that was made to appeal to European taste, which category has had a recent revival in popularity.
Chapter 19 Wisps of Cloud, from the series Genji Incense Pictures, Utagawa Kunisada, ink and color on paper