Period:Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) Date:13th–14th century Culture:China 宋/元 Medium:Bronze Dimensions:H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Purchase, The B. D. G. Leviton Foundation Gift, 2015 Accession Number:2015.272 This slender vase has a rectangular section on a splayed foot, with two cloud-shaped handles attached to the sides of its neck. All four sides of the vase are decorated, from neck to foot, with geometric patterns, including honeycomb diaper, floret-and-dots diaper, diamond diaper, and pendant lappets. The entire vessel is covered with a warm blackish patina that bears no trace of being buried underground.
Period:Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) Date:13th–14th century Culture:China 宋/元 Medium:Bronze Dimensions:H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Purchase, The B. D. G. Leviton Foundation Gift, 2015 Accession Number:2015.272 This slender vase has a rectangular section on a splayed foot, with two cloud-shaped handles attached to the sides of its neck. All four sides of the vase are decorated, from neck to foot, with geometric patterns, including honeycomb diaper, floret-and-dots diaper, diamond diaper, and pendant lappets. The entire vessel is covered with a warm blackish patina that bears no trace of being buried underground.