Vessel with mythical creatures, flowers, and birds

18th century

Not on view

The shape of this vessel, probably used for pouring liquids, derives from Tibet and may have been made for use in China or as a gift to a Tibetan temple or high-ranking monk

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清早期黑漆彩繪珍禽瑞獸紋多穆壺
Title: Vessel with mythical creatures, flowers, and birds
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Black lacquer painted with red, green, and yellow lacquer
Dimensions: H. 22 3/8 in. (56.8 cm); W. incl. spout 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.1.88
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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