18 août 2017
Gold Ewer and Basin, Xuande Period (1426-1435)
Ewer, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Gold with engraved decoration of five-clawed dragons; semiprecious stones, 8 9/16 x 8 3/16 inches (21.7 x 20.8 cm). Purchased with the John T. Morris Fund, 1950, 1950-118-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Basin, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Gold with engraved decoration of five-clawed dragons; semiprecious stones, 2 13/16 x 10 3/16 inches (7.1 x 25.9 cm). Purchased with Museum funds, 1950, 1950-74-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
During periods of the Ming dynasty, laws restricted the use of gold to only the imperial family. This ewer and matching basin was likely produced for the court. The unusual technique of insetting gems into gold suggests the influence of Tibetan metalwork.
Publicité
Publicité
Commentaires