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Vase with archaistic design

14th century
Not on view
This finely cast vase resembles an ancient wine container illustrated in antiquarian catalogues. In keeping with its new function as a vase, however, its body has been elongated, and its cross section flattened. The ornamental bands were freely taken from various objects from different ancient periods. This work is a creative reinterpretation rather than a literal copy of the decorative patterns derived from archaic bronzes, indicative of the new aesthetic that accompanied the vessel’s new function.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 元 仿古紋樣貫耳銅壺
  • Title: Vase with archaistic design
  • Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
  • Date: 14th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. of foot 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Brooke Russell Astor Bequest, 2014
  • Object Number: 2014.449
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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