A LARGE BRONZE BASIN, PAN
China, Western Han dynasty

The container has a circular section, with a width that from minimum near the lower side becomes maximum towards the center and then gradually decreases until the flared mouth, a series of three parallel relief lines to the center of the body on which stand out animal masks with a ring between their jaws.

15,5 x 33,5 cm

Provenance : Fabrizio Savi collection, acquired acquired from Anthony J. Allen, Auckland, New Zealand, between 1995 and 2000.
Published in A.J. Allen, Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Bronzes, Auckland 2001, p. 109.