Champion's Vase (Ying-hsiung), 18th-19th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Pale gray-green nephriteexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fund and Gift of the Thomas Barlow Walker Foundationexpand_more 92.103.16a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
This unusual vessel, comprised of twin cylinders united by a phoenix surmounting a winged lion, is in a traditional shape that can be traced back over two thousand years. The vessel nowadays is commonly called a "champion's" or "hero's" vase, a pun on the words ying-hsiung, which the Chinese use to describe the vase. Numerous jade examples of this form survive from the late Sung, Yüan and Ming dynasties (13th-17th century). Reverence for past forms is typically associated with China's educated elite, and this vase demonstrates the strong revival tendencies of the Chinese artisan. Used as a decorative object, this exquisitely detailed champion's vase conveys a sense of history, tradition and cultural continuity that would have appealed to a learned owner.
Details
- Title
- Champion's Vase (Ying-hsiung)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm)
- Accession Number
- 92.103.16a,b
- Curator Approved
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