Vessel (zun) in the shape of an imaginary beast
Place of OriginChina
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsLacquered bronze with gold, silver, and turquoise inlay
DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 5 1/2 in x D. 16 in, H. 30.5 cm x W. 44.4 cm x D. 40.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B80
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewSubject
- buffalo
approx. 1800-1900
300-100 BCE
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 300-100 BCE
480 BCE-9 CE
approx. 1800-1900
960-1279