Vase in the form of an archaic wine vessel (fangzun)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vase in the form of an archaic wine vessel (fangzun), by Unknown. The object is a bronze vase resembling an ancient Chinese wine vessel. The vase has a square mouth with curved corners that flare outward. The body is composed of curved, fluted sections, tapering inward then flaring outward to form the base. The exterior surface exhibits cloisonné enamel work primarily in turquoise blue with red, white, and gold accents. The base is square and the overall piece stands on a flat surface. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.