Service with Decoration of Flowers and Birds, Southern Song (1127–1278)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, late 13th–early 14th century, China, Silver with gilding, Diam. from 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) to 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Metalwork, The forms and decor of this tableware are purely Chinese—as opposed to silver pieces of the Tang dynasty (618–907), when metalwork in China was strongly influenced by foreign styles. The same forms occur in Song and Yuan lacquer and porcelain, while the bird-and-flower motifs reflect the influence of Song painting
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Service, Decoration, Flowers, Birds, Southern Song, 1127–1278, –Yuan, 1271–1368, dynasty, late 13th–early 14th century, China, Silver, gilding, Diam, 4 3/8, 11.1 cm, 7 1/2, 19, Metalwork, forms, decor, tableware, purely Chinese—, opposed, silver pieces, Tang dynasty, 618–907, metalwork, strongly influenced, foreign styles, forms occur, Song, Yuan lacquer, porcelain, bird, flower motifs, reflect, influence, Song painting
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