Basin
12th century
Object PlaceKaesong, Korea
Medium/TechniqueParcel gilt silver with engraved decoration
DimensionsEwer: H. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); diam. of base: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Basin: H. 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.); diam. of mouth: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.); diam. of base: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGeorge Nixon Black Fund
Accession number35.646.2
On View
On viewClassificationsSilver-gilt
Collections
Provenance1935, sold by Yamanaka and Company , New York to the MFA with matching ewer (35.646a) for $10,000.00 (Accession Date: May 2, 1935).
12th century
Tang Dynasty, 618–907
14th century
early 11th century
about 1840
8th century A.D.
