Period:Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty Date:late 13th–14th century Culture:China Medium:Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding Dimensions:H. 3/4 in. (11.9 cm); Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1997 Accession Number:1997.33.5 Vessels such as these were used mainly for formal entertaining. It was likely to have been made in one of the cities along the lower reaches of the Yangzi River. The vessel has the same shape as contemporaneous works in porcelain and lacquer.
Period:Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty Date:late 13th–14th century Culture:China Medium:Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding Dimensions:H. 3/4 in. (11.9 cm); Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) Classification:Metalwork Credit Line:Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 1997 Accession Number:1997.33.5 Vessels such as these were used mainly for formal entertaining. It was likely to have been made in one of the cities along the lower reaches of the Yangzi River. The vessel has the same shape as contemporaneous works in porcelain and lacquer.