About this artwork
The sharply lobed silhouette of this vessel was likely inspired by luxurious forms in Indian and Near Eastern metalwork. Its outwardly curved cabriole legs are common to several forms of offering trays crafted in Chinese silver and depicted in painting. In Chinese ceramics, however, this foliate form is known only in wares made exclusively for burial.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of Asia
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Title
- Quatrefoil Footed Dish
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Place
- China (Artist's nationality)
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Date
- 700 CE–750 CE
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Medium
- Earthenware with cobalt blue and lead amber glazes
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Dimensions
- 4.8 × 16.3 × 16.8 cm (1 7/8 × 6 7/16 × 6 5/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. Russell Tyson
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Reference Number
- 1951.304
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/75930/manifest.json
Extended information about this artwork
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