H x W x D (overall): 32.4 x 25.3 x 16.9 cm (12 3/4 x 9 15/16 x 6 5/8 in)
Type:
Vessel
Origin:
China
Date:
ca. late 11th century-early 10th century BCE
Period:
Western Zhou dynasty
Description:
Ceremonial vessel, type "yu," with cover. Wood stand.
Surface: green patina over gold bronze.
Decoration: in low relief and delicate linear relief. Inscription inside.
Inscriptions:
3-character inscription.
"Translation reads: 'Nos. 1 and 2) mean Father Kuci [Chn], as a commonly found on the bronzes at that period. No. 3 is a figure of a fish. We find that on other bronzes there are figures of eagles, and other animals, with the words, Father K'ai or Ye.' Attributed to Chan. (S.Tang)"
"Translation reads: 'Nos. 1 and 2) mean Father Kuci [Chn], as a commonly found on the bronzes at that period. No. 3 is a figure of a fish. We find that on other bronzes there are figures of eagles, and other animals, with the words, Father K'ai or Ye.' Attributed to Chan. (S.Tang)"
Provenance:
To 1911
Yung Pai Chai, China, to 1911 [1]
From 1911 to 1919
Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919), purchased from Yung Pai Chai, China, in 1911 [2]
From 1920
Freer Gallery of Art, gift of Charles Lang Freer in 1920 [3]
Notes:
[1] See Original Bronze List, S.I. 191, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives.
[2] See note 1.
[3] The original deed of Charles Lang Freer's gift was signed in 1906. The collection was received in 1920 upon the completion of the Freer Gallery.
Collection:
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Previous custodian or owner:
Yung Pai Chai (C.L. Freer source)
Charles Lang Freer (1854-1919)
Topic:
Western Zhou dynasty (ca. 1050 - 771 BCE) Search this
