Cup in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Vessel with Lizards
Unknown
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th/19th century
Medium
Celadon-glazed porcelain with underglaze molded and incised decoration
Dimensions
12.5 × 10.6 × 8.6 cm (4 15/16 × 4 3/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
18522
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...