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Cup with double fish

12th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 221

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 南宋 銀鎏金雙魚洗
  • Title: Cup with double fish
  • Period: Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
  • Date: 12th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silver with chased decoration and gilding
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. at handle 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002
  • Object Number: 2002.207
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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