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Ritual vessel (zun)

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.
This red glazed vessel was designed for serving wine in state rituals at the Altar of the Sun. The shape, which features two animal-head handles, was based on a Ming dynasty ritual porcelain.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ritual vessel (zun)
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain with red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Lent by Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Rights and Reproduction: Photograph © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art