Laotian Bronze Lime Container gildedcopper frozen in time for over

frozen in time for over 6

Late Period to Ptolemaic Period

including spheroidal

while its neatly tucked wings add to the harmonious composition

it would have been placed in a tomb to provide sustenance and blessings for the deceased in the afterlife

Laotian Bronze Lime Container gildedcopper frozen in time for overLate 19th century, Laos, Southeast Asia An elegant cast bronze lime container dating to the late 19th century, composed of two separately cast sections. The vessel features a finely fluted body enriched with chased decoration, rising from a waisted cylindrical base articulated by decorative bands at the foot, waist, and rim. A metal suspension loop is set into the rim, while an inset collar extends upward to secure the fitted lid. The lid is crowned