What medium is "Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze"?

Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze is Rock crystal.

Is "Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze" in the public domain?

Yes, Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

清中期仿古水晶觥|Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze

Q: When was "Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze" created?

This artwork was created 18th–19th century.

Unknown Artist

18th–19th century

Medium

Rock crystal

Dimensions

H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)

Classification

Hardstone

Culture & Period

China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902

Accession Number

02.18.837a, b

Art Historical Context

This exquisite covered vessel, crafted from translucent rock crystal during China's Qing dynasty (18th–19th century masterfully imitates the form of an ancient ritual bronze *gu*—a wine vessel used in ceremonial rites as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Standing just 4½ inches tall, its compact size belies the monumental prestige it evokes, blending reverence for antiquity with imperial opulence. Qing artisans often replicated archaic bronzes in precious hardstones like crystal, elevating them from functional ritual objects to symbols of scholarly refinement and connoisseurship. Carving...

清中期 仿古水晶觥|Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze

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清中期仿古水晶觥|Covered vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze