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Tripod (dou), Warring States era

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Authors

Hajek, Lubor
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Abstract

Description

This bronze bowl-shaped tripod with lid is almost spherical in shape and was probably used as a toilet box. The decoration, divided by horizontal bands, consists of arabesques of intertwining dragon figures. Other decorative motifs, typical of this period, found on the vessel are bands of triangles and spirals, the mussel ornament and the plait line. The cover may be inverted and serve as a separate vessel.

Keywords

China, metalwork, bronze, book scan

Citation

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/208157

Collections

Basham Photographs

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Archives Series

Date created

1955

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License Rights

This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without the prior permission of the Archives Program, Australian National University.

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