南宋至元 銀鎏金花鳥紋茶盞及盞托|Conical bowl with flowers and birds (one from a set)
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13th–14th century · Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding · Asian Art
Vessels such as this example were used mainly for upscale drinking parties or special occasions. Precious metal wares, such as gold and silver, often shared a design language with contemporaneous ceramic and lacquer wares.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 13th–14th century
- Medium
- Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1997
