Vase
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Wine-vessel of cast bronze, in the form of a bird on wheels. Period of the Han dynasty.
The bird has its tail curved downwards and a trumpet-shaped vase-mouth on its back; it is engraved with scroll ornament and dragons, and bears on its breast a head in relief. Two wheels support it at the sides and a third small one at the tail. The stand is an irregular oval shape, the sides pierced with foliage, resting on four feet.
The bird has its tail curved downwards and a trumpet-shaped vase-mouth on its back; it is engraved with scroll ornament and dragons, and bears on its breast a head in relief. Two wheels support it at the sides and a third small one at the tail. The stand is an irregular oval shape, the sides pierced with foliage, resting on four feet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | bronze, metalwork |
| Brief description | Met, China, vess/cont/holders Met, China |
| Physical description | Wine-vessel of cast bronze, in the form of a bird on wheels. Period of the Han dynasty. The bird has its tail curved downwards and a trumpet-shaped vase-mouth on its back; it is engraved with scroll ornament and dragons, and bears on its breast a head in relief. Two wheels support it at the sides and a third small one at the tail. The stand is an irregular oval shape, the sides pierced with foliage, resting on four feet. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell (Temple Club, Arundel Street, Strand), accessioned in 1899. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Accession number | 183-1899 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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