Boat-shaped Bronze Stove and Components

Datec.250 AD

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze

DimensionsOverall (measurements for (a) main (base) portion of stove;): 18 x 15.3 x 23 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineMary Elizabeth Isserstedt Bequest

Object number2007.018.005 a-d

Descriptiona: main portion (for coals) is shallow and pointed towards one end with a tall hollow neck and an animal head with open mouth attached on the top at the appex. The other end is truncated with a rectangular opening. There is a large circular opening on the top and the sides are straight. There are four raised feet/legs on the bottom.
b: plain dome shaped bowl with a slight lip on the rim; fits in cirular opening on main part.
c: vessel (water?) with a curved bottom and a domed shaped top with a smaller circular opening; fits in the circular opening in the main part
d: steamer with a foot that roughly fits over part c, has open slats in the well, two ring handles at the sides and a squared rim.

Status

On view