Vase with a mountain pattern on the side

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2074
Type: vase; bronze, lead, gold and silver; religious or cult object
Date of production:
16th–17th centuries
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collected by János Xántus
Materials: bronze
Techniques: gilt
Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm
diameter (base): 4.8 cm
diameter (mouth): 4.8 cm
This small altar vase is decorated in gilt on both sides with a mountain-and-moon pattern. The base of each handle features the head of an animal.