Bowl Lid

38-20-2B

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 38-20-2B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Tang Dynasty
Date Made Tang Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Gold
Technique Niello
Iconography Flowers
Description

Lid for bowl (38-20-2A). Solid silver with floral pattern in gold niello. Cover had ring (now missing) around slightly rounded top and sides; flat rim with short vertical overhang.

Height 3.2 cm
Outside Diameter 24.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Ralph Chait, 1938

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