Gratefully built with ACNLPatternTool
Not on view
Fanciful vessels such as this were produced primarily in south China; however, examples in both clay and bronze have been found in the north as well. The shape has a long history and was first produced in the second and third centuries for pouring liquids.
Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item
西晉 青瓷虎子
Title: Vessel in shape of a crouching tiger
Period: Western Jin dynasty (265–316)
Date: 3rd–5th century
Culture: China
Medium: Stoneware with celadon glaze
Dimensions: H. 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm); W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); L.11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1960
Accession Number: 60.75.2
The Met's Libraries and Research Centers provide unparalleled resources for research and welcome an international community of students and scholars.
The Met Collection API is where all makers, creators, researchers, and dreamers can connect to the most up-to-date data and public domain images for The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.
