Western-Han Bronze Wheel with Iron Hub

206BC - 25AD

Museum of the Tomb of Han Guangling King
Yangzhou, China

This bronze wheel was originally inlayed onto a piece of lumber used to carry coffins. Though with a well-preserved disk, its iron hub has severely eroded.

Details

Title: Western-Han Bronze Wheel with Iron Hub
Date: 206BC - 25AD
Provenance: Museum of the Tomb of Han Guangling King
Physical dimension: Diameter: 16.2 cm, thickness: 3 cm
Dynasty: Western Han Dynasty

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