Temple Urn

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty

Date1368-1644

MediumCloisonne | Copper

DimensionsOverall: 17 in. (43.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.227.2

Not on view

DescriptionLarge cloisonne on copper temple urn and lid. One of a pair. URN: Cloud motif around neck with petal lappets on shoulder. Central design of two peacocks amid flowering bushes. Tall petal lappets rising from foot. Ground of royal blue enamel. Design mostly of turquoise enamel with cream colored accents. Interior of urn & bottom are bare metal. Mouth of urn is bright green. Dark blue enamel somewhat deteriorated (many white speckles), otherwise good. LID: Flaring wavy lip. Dome shape. Circle of 'ru-i' beads in turquoise around a central rather flat conical finial. Interior edge of lid is bright green. Interior of lid is bare metal.

Published ReferencesTOCS, Vol. 30, #309, similar urn illustrated.