Square ritual wine container (fanghu) with narrative scenes

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Period
ca. 5th century BCE -
Geography
China -
Material
Bronze -
Dimension
H x W x D: 37 x 21.8 x 20.9 cm (14 9/16 x 8 9/16 x 8 1/4 in) -
Accession Number
F1956.15 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1956.15
Object Details
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Description
Decoration cast in low relief, two loose annular handles, light grey-green patina. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Art and Industry: China’s Houma Foundry (October 14, 2017 - ongoing)Clay and Metal: Ancient Chinese Ceramics and Metal (February 25, 1997 to August 9, 2011)Chinese Metalwork (May 9, 1993 to March 21, 1997)Chinese Art of the Warring States Period: Change and Community, 480-222 B.C. (September 30, 1982 to February 17, 1983)Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981)Special Exhibition—Chinese Bronzes (November 1, 1961 to March 23, 1962) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
On View
Freer Gallery 18: Art and Industry: China's Ancient Houma Foundry -
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