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late 13th–14th century · Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding · Asian Art

Vessels such as these were used mainly for formal entertaining. It was likely to have been made in one of the cities along the lower reaches of the Yangzi River. The vessel has the same shape as contemporaneous works in porcelain and lacquer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 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