What Do You Know About Ming Dynasty Gold Tripod Vessel
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The sides of the tripod are fitted with a pair of thin wire swing?
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Body
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Handle
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Mouth
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None of the above
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Jue is a shape of Chinese ritual bronze, a tripod vessel or goblet used to serve warm wine. It was used for ceremonial purposes by the Chinese of the Xia, Shand, and Zhou dynasties.
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The domed cover is further chased with a pair of?
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Lion
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Sapphire
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Dragon
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Leaves
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A. DragonExplanation
The correct answer is Dragon. The question is asking about the additional decorative elements on the domed cover. Chasing refers to the process of creating intricate designs on metal surfaces. Out of the given options, a pair of dragons would be a common choice for decoration due to their cultural significance and aesthetic appeal.Rate this question:
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The rare gold tripod vessel is made from?
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15 karat gold
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16 karat gold
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21 karat gold
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18 karat gold
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A. 18 karat goldExplanation
The rare gold tripod vessel is made from 18 karat gold. Karat is a unit used to measure the purity of gold, with 24 karat being the purest form. 18 karat gold means that the gold is 75% pure, with the remaining 25% being made of other metals for added strength and durability. This level of purity is commonly used in jewelry and other decorative items, making it a suitable choice for a valuable and rare artifact like the gold tripod vessel.Rate this question:
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Masterfully crated, the bombe sides of the thinly hammered gold body are chased with a pair of five-clawed?
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Fire
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Eagle
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Dragon
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Hammer
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A. DragonExplanation
The correct answer is Dragon. The question describes a thinly hammered gold body that is chased with a pair of five-clawed. This is a characteristic often associated with Chinese art and specifically with dragon motifs. In Chinese culture, dragons are highly revered and symbolize power, strength, and good fortune. Therefore, it is likely that the correct answer is Dragon.Rate this question:
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The vessel is supported on three short legs called?
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Cabriole
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Dome
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Stand
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None of the above
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A. CabrioleExplanation
The correct answer is Cabriole. Cabriole refers to a type of furniture leg that is curved outward at the top and inward at the bottom, resembling the shape of an animal's leg. It is commonly used in the construction of chairs, tables, and other pieces of furniture. The term "cabriole" is derived from the French word for "leap" or "jump," which describes the dynamic and elegant appearance of this leg style.Rate this question:
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Decorated with cabochon gems set in the gold casing with mouth decorated with a band of scrolling?
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Porcelain
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Leaves
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Dragon
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None of the above
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A. LeavesExplanation
The correct answer is "Leaves" because the given description mentions that the item is decorated with cabochon gems set in gold casing and has a mouth decorated with a band of scrolling. Neither porcelain nor dragon are mentioned in the description, so they cannot be the correct answer. Therefore, the only option left is "Leaves."Rate this question:
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Dating from the Xuande period of the Ming dynasty, the gold tripod vessel became world’s most valuable antique in the year?
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2005
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2008
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2007
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2009
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A. 2008Explanation
In 2008, a gold tripod vessel dating from the Xuande period of the Ming dynasty became the world's most valuable antique. This indicates that the vessel was sold or auctioned off in that year for a record-breaking price, surpassing any other antique in terms of value.Rate this question:
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The vessel mouth is studded with gems including natural?
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Pearls
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Turquoise and sapphires
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Cat’s eye chrysoberyl
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because the statement mentions that the vessel mouth is studded with gems including natural pearls, turquoise and sapphires, as well as cat's eye chrysoberyl. Therefore, all three options are correct and included in the answer.Rate this question:
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Encircled with a lotus petal medallion accented with further gems and a bud finial punctuated with a blue?
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Pearl
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Turquoise
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Rose
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Sapphire
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A. SapphireExplanation
The description mentions a medallion accented with gems and a bud finial punctuated with a blue. Among the given options, sapphire is the only gemstone that is commonly associated with a blue color. Therefore, sapphire is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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It is believed to be only a finite number of gold vessels from the period totaling up to?
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9
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8
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5
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7
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A. 8Explanation
There are believed to be only a finite number of gold vessels from the period totaling up to 8.Rate this question:
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