Alms Bowl
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Alms Bowl

TitleAlms Bowl
Datec. 900s 9th century
Mediumgilt bronze
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginJapan, Heian period (794–1185) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineAlms Bowl, c. 900s. Japan, Heian period (794–1185). Gilt bronze; overall: 12.8 x 23.8 cm (5 1/16 x 9 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1949.156
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Alms Bowl” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 900s. It is executed in gilt bronze and classified as metalwork. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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