Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel (Talam) pectoral glazed in vibrant green

glazed in vibrant green

As the Roman Empire expanded

The Si Satchanalai kilns

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

Richard Scaglion

Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel (Talam) pectoral glazed in vibrant greenCentral 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.