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| 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 | Chinese |
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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
