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late 13th–early 14th century · Silver with gilding · Asian Art

The forms and decor of this tableware are purely Chinese—as opposed to silver pieces of the Tang dynasty (618–907), when metalwork in China was strongly influenced by foreign styles. The same forms occur in Song and Yuan lacquer and porcelain, while the bird-and-flower motifs reflect the influence of Song painting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 13th–early 14th century

Medium

Silver with gilding

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1997