Bronze Archaistic Vessel with Arabic Lettering

Datec.1750

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze; silver onlay

DimensionsOverall (height measurement includes the lid): 32 x 14.8 x 13.3 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineCollection of Frank Low-Beer

Object number2005.029.008 a,b

DescriptionBronze vessel (archaistic fang hu shape) with rectangular tapering body raised on flared footrim; two opposed loops with loose suspended rings, footrim with low relief linked cloud collars, body with band of T'ao-T'ieh masks against a fret ground and vertical flanges at corners, below silver damascened roundels with Arabic inscriptions, suspended blades with dragons and two low relief T'ao-T'ieh masks, all below a narrow band with dragons and frets and a narrow band of Arabic; lid with linked cloud collars, Arabic inscriptions and a fu dog finial;

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