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Low bronze vessel with two handles
Low bronze vessel with two handles
Object Number 2004.10.4
Display Title Low bronze vessel with two handles
Descriptions
Object Description Low bronze vessel with two handles, inscribed "Da Ming Xuan De nian zhi", made in the reign of the Xuan De Emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1436)
Inventory Description Bronze vessel with two handles, low
Classification
  • Pot
Department Ethnographic
Date 18th century-19th century
Culture
  • Ming Dynasty?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 19.5 x 15.5 cm (2 5/16 x 7 11/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2004.10.4
Credit Line Gift of Drs Donald R. and Jocelyn Crane Griffin
Provenance
Collector Jocelyn Crane Griffin
Collector Donald R. Griffin
Donor Janet G. Abbott (4/26/04)

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