Umbrella Fitting

84-21-8

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 84-21-8
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty
Date Made Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Technique Cast
Iconography Dragon? | Animal
Description

Bronze chariot umbrella fitting. Circular disc with six movable tapered spokes. Three spokes broken off except for base. Three spokes and one spoke base are still free swinging. Other two spoke bases are corroded to disc. Tubular socket attached to circular disc by six faceted supports with low relief dragon heads at top. Green patina.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bull, 1984

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