Tripod with Cover
Unknown Artist
late 1700s
Medium
carved wood
Dimensions
h. 11 cm · diam. 12 cm
Classification
Wood
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Lyman H. Treadway
Accession Number
1921.1144.a
About this artwork
In the Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This wooden tripod illustrates superb carving skills and the creative mind of the skilled artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.