Water Basin (Jian) — China 
probably from southern Shanxi or northern Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), first half of 5th century B.C.
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Water Basin (Jian)

China probably from southern Shanxi or northern Henan province

When it was made
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), first half of 5th century B.C.

How do we know this date?

The work was created over a period of time. (datowanie wg muzeum (AIC))

Certainty: moderate Source: Art Institute of Chicago

Facts

Place of origin
China
Where it is today
Arts of Asia
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Type
bronze
Material
bronze
Movement / style
Chinese art
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