Flask with archaistic design

14th 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.

Yuan dynasty bronze artists constantly experimented with design to achieve works of singular distinction. The range of creative innovations illustrates their confidence in departing from archaic prototypes, as exemplified by this flask with an extra flattened form that has not been found in ancient bronzes.

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元　倣古銅扁壺
Title: Flask with archaistic design
Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
Date: 14th century
Culture: China
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: H. 9 1/4in. (23.5 cm); W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm); D. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Lent by Victoria and Albert Museum
Curatorial Department: Asian Art