Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian)
Shallow basin supported by a bird. The object is made of bronze with a green patina and some red tones. The bird has a large body and wings spread out with its head facing to the left and its tail to the right. The bird's body supports a stem that connects to a shallow basin with a scalloped edge. The basin has seven notches around its edge. The base is round and flat. The bird has intricate designs on its body. The background is gray with a darker gradient at the top. The object casts a shadow on the surface below. The artist is Bian.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 856 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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