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Vessel and cover in the shape of a xu
Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Vessel and cover in the shape of a xu
Date
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (AD 1736-1796)
Medium
Cloisonné enamel on gilt bronze
Reference
CVCSC 0336.A
Collection
Status
On Display
This vessel, produced in enamel during the Qianlong reign, recreates the shape of an ancient xu vessel from the 8th century BC, but is decorated in a distinctly late Imperial style. The lid features a late interpretation of the taotie design, even though this style of decoration would not have been found on the original bronze xu.
Vessel and cover in the shape of a xu Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (AD 1736-1796) © Compton Verney