Ritual vessel (gui)

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
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
  • 清乾隆 銅禮器簋
  • Title: Ritual vessel (gui)
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: H. 9 1/4 in. (22.4 cm); W. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); D. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)

  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by The Palace Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph courtesy of The Palace Museum, Beijing
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art