Gratefully built with ACNLPatternTool
Ming dynasty archaistic bronzes not only faithfully followed archaic styles but also explored new artistic and technical directions. This vase is clearly indebted to ancient prototypes; its extensive geometric patterns of gold and silver inlays recall ancient models.
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
明 銅錯金銀仿古紋樣壺
Title: Archaic-style Vase (hu)
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: 15th–16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Copper alloy, gold and silver inlays
Dimensions:
H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Diam. of rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Diam. of foot: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2014
Object Number: 2014.682
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.
