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Basin

Description

Basin and cover of bronze, oval with two of the three feet formed by a dragon, the sides with leaves in low relief, and the cover with a dragon in relief and surmounted by a statuette: Japan, by Terada Seifusai, late 19th century

Museum reference

A.1892.166

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Basin

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Bronze

Exhibitions

  • Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
    National Museum of Scotland

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