Basin
1650-1720 (made)
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This basin is made of paktong, literally 'white brass'. The material has a high zinc content and was commonly used to make domestic objects like basins and locks. Basins like this were used as wash basins. It would have been placed on a wooden stand and used for daily personal ablutions.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paktong |
| Brief description | Basin, Paktong; China, about 1650-1720, Qing dynasty |
| Physical description | Brass-coloured, cylindrical basin with everted top and vertical rim. Exterior of basin is plain, interior is decorated with engraved motifs. Interior base has image of peach tree growing from a rock, below which are waves, on which stand cranes; a third crane and cloud above. Everted section is decorated with flowers and foliage. Top of rim is decorated with clouds and bats. |
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| Credit line | Given through the Friends of the V&A |
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| Summary | This basin is made of paktong, literally 'white brass'. The material has a high zinc content and was commonly used to make domestic objects like basins and locks. Basins like this were used as wash basins. It would have been placed on a wooden stand and used for daily personal ablutions. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.19-1982 |
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| Record created | April 12, 2000 |
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