Vase with geometric patterns
This slender vase has a rectangular section on a splayed foot, with two cloud-shaped handles attached to the sides of its neck. All four sides of the vase are decorated, from neck to foot, with geometric patterns, including honeycomb diaper, floret-and-dots diaper, diamond diaper, and pendant lappets. The entire vessel is covered with a warm blackish patina that bears no trace of being buried underground.
Artwork Details
- 元 铜锦纹如意雲耳方壺
- Title: Vase with geometric patterns
- Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
- Date: 14th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork
- Credit Line: Purchase, The B. D. G. Leviton Foundation Gift, 2015
- Object Number: 2015.272
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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