Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Ming Dynasty Cloisonne Cup Stand


Cup Stand
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: early 15th century 
Culture: China 
Medium: Cloisonné enamel on gilt copper Dimensions: H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Classification: Cloisonné Credit Line: Gift of Edward G. Kennedy, 1929 
Accession Number: 29.110.37




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