Basin
206 BC-AD 9 (made)
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This bronze basin has a decorative design of fabulous animals. The peacock in the sunken centre is the most prominent. The piece once had gold and silver inlay and would have looked brilliant and attractive. However, little of the inlay has survived.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze, with gold and silver inlay |
| Brief description | Met, China, vess/cont/holders |
| Physical description | This bronze basin has a decorative design of fabulous animals, with the peacock most prominent in the sunken centre. The object once had gold and silver inlay and would have looked brilliant and attractive, though much of the inlay have not survived. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | This bronze basin has a decorative design of fabulous animals. The peacock in the sunken centre is the most prominent. The piece once had gold and silver inlay and would have looked brilliant and attractive. However, little of the inlay has survived. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.188-1935 |
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| Record created | December 19, 2002 |
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