Quadrangular vase in the shape of a Neolithic cong

13th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 216
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 南宋 銅琮式瓶 (四川彭州窖藏出土)
  • Title: Quadrangular vase in the shape of a Neolithic cong
  • Period: Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
  • Date: 13th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by Pengzhou City Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of Pengzhou City Museum
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art