VesselsChinese15th-17th century

Stand for Small, Pear-Shaped Vase with Lobed Body (1950.125.47.H)

15th cent. - 17th cent.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Carved rhinoceros horn

Culture

Chinese

Period

Ming (1368-1644) to Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Century

15th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

max.: H. 2.9 × W. 4.8 × D. 3.8 cm (1 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.)

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