Brass libation ewer. Gilded base, tapering upward with stylised lotus petals in relief, from which smooth body curves gently upwards below a flat shoulder. Above this the slightly embedded neck rises from the centre, wide below and tapering upwards, with a raised ring in the upper part. The neck is topped by a large, hollow, round gilded cap with a flat top and slightly inward arching side surface. Top and bottom rims and central orifice of cap surrounded by beaded band. Sides of cap covered with lotus and knot motifs in relief, top has open lotus blossom design surrounding orifice. Gilded spout extends upwards from body.

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