Bowl
800-900 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Silver objects became sought-after luxury items for high-ranking officials and wealthy people during the Tang dynasty (AD 618-960). By the beginning of the 7th century large quantities of silver in exotic shapes were imported along the Silk Road from Central Asia to China. Chinese craftsmen soon acquired new manufacturing techniques and produced silver cups and bowls in the traditional style, such as this bowl.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, chased |
| Brief description | Silver bowl, Chinese,Tang dynasty (800-900). |
| Physical description | Plain silver bowl, hemispherical with a low hollow foot. |
| Dimensions |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | Bowl
Tang dynasty
800-900
Chased silver
Museum no. M.36-1935(2007) |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | Silver objects became sought-after luxury items for high-ranking officials and wealthy people during the Tang dynasty (AD 618-960). By the beginning of the 7th century large quantities of silver in exotic shapes were imported along the Silk Road from Central Asia to China. Chinese craftsmen soon acquired new manufacturing techniques and produced silver cups and bowls in the traditional style, such as this bowl. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.36-1935 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2000 |
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