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Water Basin (Xi) with DragonEastern Han dynasty, 25-220

Not on view
Bronze basin viewed from above, with wide flat rim, shallow interior well, and a raised relief medallion at center depicting a coiling creature with curling appendages; surface shows dark patina and rust-orange corrosion
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Water Basin (Xi) with Dragon
Place Made
China
Date Made
Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
3 x 13 7/8 in. (7.62 x 35.24 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Nasli M. Heeramaneck
Accession Number
M.76.174.147
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Ancient Bronzes, Ceramics, and Seals: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern, Central Asiatic, and European Art. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1981.