J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York
MenuPast Exhibition
Chinese Art from the Scholar’s Studio
March 13 - April 11, 2015
30.
A GOLD- AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE WATERPOT
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
the compressed spherical vessel cast with stylized long-tailed birds in relief around the sides, the short neck with flared mouth in the shape of a bird’s head with wide open beak, inlaid all over with gold and silver, the rich brown patina mottled with bright green in the style of archaic bronze.
Width 2 3⁄8 inches (6 cm)
明 銅錯金銀仿古鳳紋水盂 寬 6 厘米
