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Tripod with Cover
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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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineTripod with Cover, late 1700s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Carved wood; diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Lyman H. Treadway, 1921.1144
