This water basin is inscribed with the inscription "Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty." It has a large bird carved into it. It is thought to be about 150 years old, but the patterns and textures are still clearly visible. "Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty" refers to an inscription on a bronze vessel made by imperial decree during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1426-1435), specifically in 1428. Height 11.3 cm Width 41.2 cm Depth 25.7 cm Weight 4200 g Condition: It is in good condition considering its age. There are signs of wear, stains, scratches, discoloration, and dirt. Please see the numerous photos for details. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 110522541110