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Lidded Tureen (Dou) with Interlaced DragonsEarly Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 771-481 B.C.

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Cast bronze ritual vessel with globular body, fitted domed lid, flared pedestal foot, and ring handles, covered in dense geometric surface decoration and mottled green patina

Unknown, Lidded Tureen (Dou) with Interlaced Dragons, Early Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 771-481 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lidded Tureen (Dou) with Interlaced Dragons
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 771-481 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 8 7/8 x 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (22.54 x 23.81 x 18.73 cm); .1) Tureen: 6 5/8 x 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (16.83 x 23.81 x 18.73 cm); .2) Cover: 2 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (6.67 x 18.73 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.19a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Kuwayama, George. Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.
  • Kuwayama, George. The Joy of Collecting: Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection. Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.