

Vessel with mythical creatures, flowers, and birds
Dark brown cylindrical vessel with a handle on the left side, and a spout emerging from the handle. The vessel has three horizontal raised bands dividing it into sections. The body of the vessel is adorned with red designs depicting mythical creatures, flowers, and birds. A curved, scalloped piece protrudes from the top. The vessel is supported by three small feet at the bottom. The background is a grey gradient.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Black lacquer painted with red, green, and yellow lacquer
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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