Vessel in the Shape of a Waterfowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), 12th–13th century, China, Bronze with gold and silver inlay, H. 5 1/2 (14 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metalwork, Vessels in the shape of waterfowl are known from before the Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220). During the eleventh century, this form was revived as part of a widespread interest in antiquarianism and, in particular, in early vessels in bronze and clay
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Vessel, Shape, Waterfowl, Southern Song dynasty, 1127–1279, 12th–13th century, China, Bronze, gold, silver inlay, H, 5 1/2, 14 cm, W, 3, 8.9, L, 8, 21.6, Metalwork, Vessels, shape, waterfowl, Han, 206 B.C.–.D, 220, eleventh, form, revived, part, widespread interest, antiquarianism, particular, early vessels, bronze, clay
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