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Lidded Tripod Jar with Flowers, Birds, and CloudsEarly or middle Tang dynasty, about 618-800

Not on view
Small three-legged lidded bronze vessel with domed lid and acorn finial, covered overall in gilt allover pattern of phoenixes, scrolling vines, and cloud motifs against a dark patinated ground
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lidded Tripod Jar with Flowers, Birds, and Clouds
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early or middle Tang dynasty, about 618-800
Medium
Hammered silver with chased and partially gilded decoration
Dimensions
.1) Lid: 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (1.27 x 5.71 cm); .2) Jar: 1 1/2 x 2 in. (3.81 x 5.08 cm); Overall Height: 2 in. (5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Elly Nordskog
Accession Number
AC1999.175.1.1-.2
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art