Dish or p'an with bowl-shaped body, high wide foot and two handles like those of a Greek crater. Decorated with a low relief of two bands of phoenix designs. Covered with a green patina with passages of blue. Late Chou dynasty.
More information
Title of artwork, date
P'an, 1122–255 BC
Date supported
1923
Medium and material
Bronze
Dimensions
17.1 x 54.6 cm (diameter with handles)
Grant
500
Total cost
1750
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