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The Guennol bronze frog-form lid — The Guennol bronze frog-form lid, East Java, Majapahit, 13th / 14th century
The Guennol bronze frog-form lid

The Guennol bronze frog-form lid, East Java, Majapahit, 13th / 14th century

The Guennol bronze frog-form lid is a ceremonial object from East Java during the Majapahit period (13th/14th century). This bronze work showcases the sophisticated metalworking techniques and artistic sensibilities of medieval Southeast Asia.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Indian and Himalayan Art, including Masterpieces from the Nyingjei Lam Collection

March 21, 2023

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Lot 210

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The Guennol bronze frog-form lid, The Guennol bronze frog-form lid, East Java, Majapahit, 13th / 14th century

The Guennol bronze frog-form lid is a ceremonial object from East Java during the Majapahit period (13th/14th century). This bronze work showcases the sophisticated metalworking techniques and artistic sensibilities of medieval Southeast Asia.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Animal, Indonesian, Decorative Arts, Medieval, Sculptural, Ornamental, Frog, Ancient, Figurative