{"product_id":"monumental-bronze-dragon-basin","title":"Monumental Bronze Dragon Basin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commanding piece of archaic-style metalwork, this massive bronze basin mimics the ritual water vessels (\"Pan\") of the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The wide, flat rim is incised with a classic geometric \"Thunder Pattern\" (Leiwen), framing a deep bowl featuring relief-cast dragons or phoenixes swirling around a central Yin-Yang or lucky medallion. The surface carries a heavy, natural verdigris patina (turquoise-green oxidation), suggesting significant age or exposure to the elements. Historically, heavy basins like this were used for ritual hand-washing or as status symbols in the homes of scholars and officials.\u003cbr\u003eAt 18 inches in diameter, this basin is a true architectural statement piece that demands a prominent location. It functions magnificently as a water vessel for floating large lotus flowers or beeswax candles, instantly creating a Zen, spa-like atmosphere in a large entryway or covered patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 17.75“(D) x 7.5“(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Verdigris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Product Type: Antique metalwork basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Style: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eArchaic Revival, Traditional Chinese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Origin: Shanxi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAntique with heavy green oxidation and cast relief details. \u003c\/span\u003eWear consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944078778520,"sku":"IMG_4849","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/Monumental_Bronze_Dragon_Basin.jpg?v=1789762809","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/monumental-bronze-dragon-basin","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}