2020.651.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Lidded Wine Vessels
Measurements
17 1/2" oh x 10" dia (each)
Creation Date
Warring States Period (475-221 BCE)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/object/2020.651.2a-b
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
Oct. 2021-present, Denver Art Museum 5th floor gallery
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills an important gap in the collection and provides an opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

1) 2020.582A-B; 2) 2020.632

Object Title
Two Bronze Burning Implements (Incence Burner and Oil Lamp)
Measurements
1) 7" h x 4" w x 7" l; 2) 20" h x 10" w x 17" l
Creation Date
Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
1) Oct. 2021-present, Denver Art Museum 5th floor gallery; 2) N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills an important gap in the collection and provides the opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2020.614.1-2

Object Title
Pair of Carved Jade Burial Ornaments
Measurements
3 1/2" h x 8" h x 1/4" d (each)
Creation Date
Warring States Period (475-221 BCE)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills an important gap in the collection and provides the opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

1) 2020.606; 2) 2020.607

Object Title
Two Bronze Mirrors (one with lacquer and mother of pearl inlay)
Measurements
1) 12" dia x 1/4" h (at rim); 2) 6 1/2" dia x 1/4" h (at rim)
Creation Date
Tang dynasty (618–907)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
2) https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/object/2020.607
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
Oct. 2021-present, Denver Art Museum 5th floor gallery
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills an important gap in the collection and provides the opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2020.600

Object Title
Dragon-Shaped Pendant
Measurements
8" h x 2 1/2" x 5" d
Creation Date
About 3000 BCE (Hongshang Culture)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/object/2020.600
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
Oct. 2020-present, Denver Art Museum 5th floor gallery
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of this work fills important an gap in the collection and provides the opportunity to put this object into public domain and facilitate further research,

1) 2020.590; 2) 2020.591; 3) 2020.592; 4) 2020.593

Object Title
Group of Carved Jade Objects
Measurements
1) 8 1/2" dia x 1/4" d; 2) 4" h x 4" w x 1/4" d; 3) 2" h x 6" w x 1/4" d; 4) 2" h x 6" w x 1/4" d
Creation Date
Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
1) N/A; 2) Oct. 2021-present, Denver Art Museum 5th floor gallery; 3) N/A; 4) N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills important gaps in the collection and allows the opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2020.587

Object Title
Animal-Shaped Vessel
Measurements
6 1/2" h x 5" w x 11" l
Creation Date
Western Zhou dynasty (About 1000 BCE)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s - 2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of this work fills an important gap in the collection and provides an opportunity to put this object into public domain and facilitate further research.

1) 2020.583; 2) 2020.584; 3) 2020.585A-B

Object Title
Group of Three-Color Glazed Animal Figures
Measurements
1) 33" h x 8" w x 23" l; 2) 25" h x 8" w x 31" l; 3) 25" h x 8" w x 26" ol
Creation Date
Tang dynasty (618–907)
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law.
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
(Chap Ku Tong Antiques), Hong Kong; Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, 1997; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of this work fills an important gap in the collection and provides an opportunity to put these objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2020.577

Object Title
Funerary Guardian Figure
Measurements
13" h x 4" w x 2 1/2" d
Creation Date
Date uncertain
Credit Line
Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
907 CE
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of this work fills an important gap in the collection and provides opportunity to put object into public domain and facilitate further research.

1) 2020.574; 2) 2020.575; 3) 2020.576

Object Title
Group of Painted Tomb Figures
Measurements
1) 13" h x 4 1/2" w x 10 1/2" l; 2) 17" h x 8" w x 12" l; 3) 23 1/2" h x 6 1/2" w x 5" d
Creation Date
386-534 CE (Northern Wei period)
Credit Line
Denver Art Museum: Gift of the Dennis and Alyssa Law Foundation in honor of parents, Joseph and Loretta Law
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
End of Tang dynasty (907 CE)
Provenance Information
Purchased by Joseph Cho-Yiu Law [1922-2015] and Sau Ying Loretta Law [1923-2020], Hong Kong, between late 1970s-2000; By descent, Dennis Law [b. 1947], Greenwood Village, CO; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2020.
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Acquisition of these works fills important gaps in the Denver Art Museum collection, provides opportunities to put objects into public domain and facilitates further research.
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