Accession No
1935.305 A
Description
Cast copper alloy bear, possibly a vessel foot or fitting. Seated bear with front paws on knees; open mouth with tongue and teeth visible; flat base and open, hollow back; hole drilled at top and tang or sprue visible at back. Areas of high polish.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Han Dynasty
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1935.305 A; 7607
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
25mm x 40mm
Events
Context (Auction / Sale)
Catalogue card, location of sale unclear: 'Bought some years ago by donor at [?Warrick Paris]'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Labels & Markings)
Historic label adhered to fitting: '7607 lzh/uhk'
[transcribed 13/7/2001]
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1935.305 A-C: 'Three feet of bronze bowls in the form of bears sitting up on hind legs, bronze.'
Event Date 1935
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Cast copper alloy bear, possibly a vessel foot or fitting. Seated bear with front paws on knees; open mouth with tongue and teeth visible; flat base and open, hollow back; hole drilled at top and tang or sprue visible at back. Areas of high polish.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:65492
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