Screen Support in "Pu" Dragon Shape

Unknownca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

This pair of Pan Dragon bronze support was used to hold the lacquered screen on bottom corners. The support is formed by a dragon, two snakes and three frogs.

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Title: Screen Support in "Pu" Dragon Shape
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Creator Death Place: China
Creator Birth Place: China
Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
Physical Dimensions: h33.5 x d27.8 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Type: Bronze
External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org
Object type: Screen Parts
Craftsman: Unknown

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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