Bronze with gold and silver inlay using cuōjīnyīn technique
circa 400-200 BCE
China
Museum Rietberg
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient China
Theme
The Great River Civilisations outside India: Mesopotamia, Egypt and China
Subtheme
Ancient China: The Great Northern and Southern Rivers
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
China
Measurements
6.5 x 20 x 5.5 cm
Accession Number
RCH 41
Description
Bronze: technology and art
China’s mastery of fire, acquired through ceramics, also led to outstanding bronze casting. The bronze carriage fitting is exquisitely inlaid with gold and silver. Surmounted by a crouching tiger, it must have belonged to a person of power.
Curators Comments
The inlay technique known as cuōjīnyīn, demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship.
