Vessel in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Pitcher (Gong)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Vessel in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Pitcher (Gong)

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1644–1911

Medium

Nephrite jade

Dimensions

Overall: 15.0 × 12.3 × 6.6 cm (5 15/16 × 4 13/16 × 2 9/16 in.); 12.5 × 12.3 × 6.6 cm (without lid) (4 15/16 × 4 13/16 × 2 9/16 in.); lid: 4 × 11.6 × 7.4 cm (1 9/16 × 4 9/16 × 2 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Grace Brown Palmer Bequest

Reference Number

1967.86a-b

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