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Container (Lian) with Three Legs in the Form of BearsEarly Western Han dynasty, about 206-100 B.C.

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Large ancient bronze basin with heavy green and blue patina, three face-shaped legs, horizontal banding, and lion-head ring handles

Unknown, Container (Lian) with Three Legs in the Form of Bears, Early Western Han dynasty, about 206-100 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Container (Lian) with Three Legs in the Form of Bears
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Western Han dynasty, about 206-100 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
6 1/8 x 8 3/4 in. (15.56 x 22.23 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.24
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art