A massive Chinese cast iron basin, Ming dynasty
A massive Chinese cast iron basinMing dynastyThe circular basin with sides molded in high relief with lotus blossoms and scrolls, three large ring handles, fret border at the rim, all raised on lion-headed feet, remnants of a Chinese wax export seal on the rim.
H: 17 3/4, Dia: 34 1/2 in.PROVENANCE:Acquired in the Philadelphia area by the current owner
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A massive Chinese cast iron basinMing dynastyThe circular basin with sides molded in high relief with lotus blossoms and scrolls, three large ring handles, fret border at the rim, all raised on lion-headed feet, remnants of a Chinese wax export seal on the rim.
H: 17 3/4, Dia: 34 1/2 in.PROVENANCE:Acquired in the Philadelphia area by the current owner
