A LARGE BRONZE TEMPLE BASIN Thailand, 17th-19th ct. D. 59 cm Vessel on wide rounded base, lentil-shaped in the lower part, the mouth more narrowly set and vertical. Two small handles. On the wall groups of small raised dots as decoration. This type of vessel, which is designed after Indian models, was used to prepare food or store water. Some were also utilized for collecting and offering in the Tempel. Bronze with dark patina. Estate of Dr. Otto Schwend (1892 -1951), collected in Thailand between 1926 and 1938 and since then continuously in the family's possession Minor corrosion and very minor damages due to age