Caption

Yi-type vessel, Chinese; Chinese art; ceremonial/ritual vessel; Qing dynasty 1644–1911; vessel on four legs one broken off; underside: image of a human; 19th century, China; cult object; height 6.4 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 4.5 cm., A small metal vessel with a spout and handle sits on a reflective surface; the vessel has a rounded bowl supported by a group of short, rounded legs and shows a pitted, aged texture. The object displays mottled colors of dark green, brown, and hints of black with areas of brighter green patina and some lighter metallic tones on the legs. The background is a uniform light gray, and the vessel casts a soft reflection beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A19_324

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (941.2Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4499 (300dpi)

Keywords

Yi-type vessel Chinese Chinese art ceremonial ritual vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 vessel four legs broken off underside image human 19th century China cult object height 6.4 cm width 11.0 cm depth 4.5 cm small metal vessel spout handle sits reflective surface rounded bowl supported group short rounded legs pitted aged texture object displays mottled colors dark green brown hints black areas brighter green patina lighter metallic tones legs background uniform light gray vessel casts soft reflection beneath .