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Altar vase

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande mark and period (1426–35)
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
  • 明宣德　賜瞿曇寺鎏金銅瓶
  • Title: Altar vase
  • Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande mark and period (1426–35)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Gilt copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 31 3/16 in. (79.2 cm); Diam. 18 1/8 in (46.1 cm); Diam. of rim: 11 in. (28 cm); Wt. 174.6 lb (79.2 kg)




  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by Qinghai Provincial Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of Qinghai Provincial Museum, Xining
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art