Fitting in the form of a supernatural animal

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    ca. 1st-2nd century
  • Geography

    China
  • Material

    Bronze
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 19.3 x 36.6 x 13.7 cm (7 5/8 x 14 7/16 x 5 3/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1961.3
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1961.3

Object Details

  • Provenance

    To 1961
    J. T. Tai & Co., New York, New York. [1]
    From 1961
    Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from J. T. Tai & Co., New York, New York. [2]
    Notes:
    [1] See object file, Collections Management Office.
    [2] See note 1.
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    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 (February 18, 1983 to April 1, 1987)
    Chinese Art (March 15, 1982 to June 15, 1982)
    Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981)
    Special Exhibition—Chinese Bronzes (November 1, 1961 to March 23, 1962)
  • Previous custodian or owner

    J. T. Tai & Co. (established in 1950)
  • Origin

    China
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Sculpture
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