VASE
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The vase is flattened and has three vertical sections. The center is almost rectangular carved with a band of old Chinese motifs around the center. The foot is rectangular with a flat shelf on whic it rests. The neck is similar to the foot in shape. It has a long dragons mask carved on each side and a pair of winged monster on each side for handles. On the cover is another monster carved in the round who crouches on four paws. The wooden base carved in openwork.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.11.1-2
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973