Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel (Talam) pectoral Produced in numerous variations—each region

Produced in numerous variations—each region recognising and valuing specific forms—manillas circulated long before European colonial contact and remained in use through the mid-20th century

This type of pottery

offering us insight into their rich textile tradition and the craftsmanship that supported their intricate rituals and social structure

rose to power in the 12th century after defeating both the Mongolic Liao and the Northern Song

Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel (Talam) pectoral Produced in numerous variations—each regionCentral Javanese Period, c. 7001000 AD, Java, Indonesia A superbly cast and elegantly proportioned bronze pedestal offering tray, known as a talam, from the Central Javanese period. The vessel is distinguished by its splayed, stepped foot that rises into a waisted neck, supporting a circular high walled tray with an everted rim. The surface is largely undecorated save for subtle concentric banding, allowing the form and patina to speak for themselves.