Tripod with Cover
China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) · late 1700s · Cleveland Museum of Art
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In the Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This wooden tripod illustrates superb carving skills and the creative mind of the skilled artisan who sought clients on a competitive market. Each leg of the tripod is decorated with a lion head.
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Details
- Maker
- China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date
- late 1700s
- Medium
- carved wood
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
- Place of origin
- China
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Lyman H. Treadway
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0