Tomb model of a well with dragon figures

Object Details

• Description

  Green glazed earthenware model of a well. Round, cylindrical bottom, flat base and wide ledge much like the shape of an inverted top hat. Two side supports angle inwards up to form a trapezoidal arch, in the center of which is the rope housing, covered by a small roof. On each side of the top of the side supports is a dragon's head finial.

• Collection

  Freer Study Collection

• Origin

  China

• Credit Line

  Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

• Type

  Model

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• Date

  200s

• Place

  China

• Topic

  Art, Han dynasty, 202 B.C.-220 A.D., Chinese Art, Pottery, Ceramics, Dragon

• Culture

  Chinese

• Object Type

  Models