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Artifact Date:
1000 B.C. - A.D.
Artifact Era/Dynasty:
Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Creator:
Unknown
Creator Ancestory:
Chinese
Department:
The Museum Proper
Replica or Original:
Replica
On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:
On Display
Primary Material:
Metal
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
6.5" x 11" x 3"
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A bronze statue in the shape of a Rhinoceros.
一尊犀牛形狀的青銅雕像。
Classification/Category:
Furnishings
Specific Classification:
Statue
Notable Signatures,
Inscriptions, and/or Markings:
Donated by:
Unknown
Accession Number
1993.054.001
Catalogue Entry
This Bronze Rhinoceros replica from the Han Dynasty (100. B.C.) was used as a decanter. Historical records indicate that rhinos were roaming over a large region in Southwestern China. This piece was likely modelled after a live animal.
這件漢朝（公元前 100 年）的錯金銀雲紋犀尊複製品曾被用作盛水容器。歷史記錄表明，犀牛曾在中國西南部的大片地區漫遊。這件作品很可能是以活體犀牛為模型。
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Artifact Date:
1000 B.C. - A.D.