Vessel in the Form of a Tapir

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Yuan dynasty, 1279–1368
Date: late 13th–mid 14th century
Material: Bronze with silver and gilded copper inlays
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, sculpture
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (16.5 x 8.3 x 21 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 273:1919

- 1919
Yamanaka & Co., Kyoto, Japan [1]

1919 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Yamanaka & Co. [2]

Notes:
[1] Invoice from Yamanaka & Co. dated June 22, 1919 [SLAM document files].

[2] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, May 2, 1919.

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