COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
AMICA ID:
MMA_.50.61.5
AMICA Library Year:
2002
Object Type:
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Description:
This ritual wine vessel, or zun, is a fine example of ancient Chinese artisanship, dating from the latter part of the Shang dynasty. In earlier years, Shang bronzeworkers had imitated pottery shapes and decoration; later the compliment was returned when pottery began to imitate metalwork. This zun reflects the influence of bronze ware: the shape, the small relief flanges, and bosses on the incised decorative bands are an homage to bronzeworks made on a grander scale.
Creator Nationality:
Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese; Henanese
Creator Name-CRT:
Probably from Anyang, Henan Province, China
Title:
Vessel (zun)
View:
Principal view
Creation Date:
13th?11th century B.C.
Creation Start Date:
0
Creation End Date:
0
Materials and Techniques:
Earthenware with incised and relief decoration
Style or Period:
late Shang dynasty (ca. 1600?1050 B.C.)
Creation Place:
Probably from Anyang, Henan Province, China
Dimensions:
H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
AMICA Contributor:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Owner Location:
New York, New York
ID Number:
50.61.5
Credit Line:
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1950
Copyright:
Copyright ? 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All rights reserved.
Related Image Identifier Link:
MMA_.h1_50.61.5.tif
