Vase
1150-1350 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Bronze vases for secular use, rather than for ritual use, made their appearance in the 11th century in China. Some of them were buried with their owners when they died.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Bronze, cast |
| Brief description | Bronze vase with dragong designs, China, Song-Yuan dynasties, ca. 1150-1350 |
| Physical description | With wood stand |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Ernest A. Brooks |
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| Summary | Bronze vases for secular use, rather than for ritual use, made their appearance in the 11th century in China. Some of them were buried with their owners when they died. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.1179-1926 |
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| Record created | April 3, 2008 |
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