Vase
CultureChinese
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MediumPewter
DimensionsOverall: 16 7/8 inches (42.86 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-1584/1
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DescriptionPewter vase inlaid with designs of birds and flowers in brass.ProvenanceWith the North China Art Trading Co., by 1933;
Purchased from the North China Art Trading Co., through Laurence Sickman and the dealer Otto Burchard, by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1933 [1].
NOTES:
[1] Burchard's involvement is confirmed by a letter from Burchard to Laurence Sickman, November 16, 1933, Nelson-Atkins Archives, MSS001 Laurence Sickman Papers, box 1a, folder 34.
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André Charles Boulle
ca. 1685-1700 (casket); second half of 18th century (stand)
2024.49.1-2
