This water basin is inscribed with the inscription "Made in the Xuande year of the Great Ming Dynasty." Animals are carved facing each other. "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. Width 42.7 cm Depth 24.0 cm Height 12.2 cm Weight 3410 g Condition: The condition is good for its age. Signs of wear from age, stains and scratches. Signs of wear from age, stains, scratches and chips; for condition, please, take a look at the pictures. Please take a look at the numerous photos for more 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. 041021110415