Wheeled Vessel

31-36-10

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (6) Object Images

Object Number 31-36-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 17th Century - 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Bronze | Enamel | Cloisonne
Technique Cast | Champleve | Cloisonne
Iconography Bird | Chariot
Description

Bird chariot. A bronze container in form of a bird on wheels. Back of bird has an opening; wings, tail, neck and wheels are cloisonne. Design somewhat crude.

Credit Line Gift of Arthur H. Lea, 1931

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.