Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Dehua, Fujian province, south-east China, China
Accession Number
3728-D3
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
In form of archaic bronze guai vessel. Squat globular body with everted rim and splayed foot, two curved stylized animal handles.
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