Stem cup

Object Details

• Description

  The stem cup consists of two main parts: a deep bowl portion with an everted edge articulated by regular indentations that coincide with the points of the six repousse petals on the outer surface of the cup, and a small trumpet-shaped base. Engraved onto the outer surfaces of the repousse petals alternating motifs of mounted archers and flying ducks amid oversized lotus plants. Formal flower sprays appear in the triangular areas in the upper portion of the cup. An overall circular punch motif enriches the background of these portions of the cup. Incised floral motifs and a circular punch ground embellish the upper surface of the base.

• Provenance

  Frederick M. Mayer, New York City [1]

  From 1974 to 1981

  Dr. Jerry H. Oslinker, Covina, CA, purchased at auction, Christies, New York, June 24-25, 1974, lot no. 160 [2]

  From 1981

  Freer Gallery of Art, given by Dr. Jerry H. Oslinker in 1981

  Notes:

  [1] According to Curatorial Remark 4 in object record.

  [2] See note 1.

• Collection

  Freer Gallery of Art Collection

• Exhibition History

  Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires (May 9, 1993 to January 28, 2007)

  Arts of the T'ang (January 8 to February 17, 1957)

  Mostra d'arte Cinese (1954)

• Previous custodian or owner

  Frederick M. Mayer

  Dr. Jerry H. Oslinker

• Origin

  China

• Credit Line

  Gift of Dr. Jerry H. Oslinker

• Type

  Vessel

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• Date

  700s

• Name

  Mayer, Frederick M., Oslinker, Jerry H.

• Place

  China

• Topic

  Hammering, Silver, Art, Sculpture, Chinese Art, Archery, Tang dynasty (618 - 907), Flowers, Bow, Lotus, Chasing, Metal-work

• Culture

  Chinese

• Object Type

  Vessels (containers)