Da Tung & Xi'an Bao Bao

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Shang Dynasty replica
2002
bronze

The young elephant standing peacefully on his father's back symbolizes safe and prosperous offspring. A replica of a wine pitcher from the late Shang Dynasty (circa 1200 - 1100 BC) this elaborate surface decoration features cloud-shaped curves and birds and animals from ancient Chinese mythology.

Da Tung may be translated as "universal peace" or "large bronze". Xi'an Bao Bao means "baby elephant".

A gift to the City of Portland from Mr. Huo Baozhu of Xi'an, China as a gesture of goodwill and as evidence of his belief in the importance of cultural exchanges.

Shipping and placement of this gift made possible through in-kind or financial contributions from:

ASPorts Inc.
City of Portland
Fabrication Products
Formosa Transportation
Glacier Concrete
Gun and Tom Denhart
Hoffman Construction
Hoffman Structures
John L. Jersey Company
Metro Machinery Rigging, Inc.
National Fence Rental
NW Natural
OregonLive.com
Otak Architects
Port of Portland
Regional Arts & Culture Council
R2M2 Rebar
Schonert & Associates
State Farm Insurance
Patrick Still
Terminal Transfer Inc.
The Oregonian
Yang Ming Lines

City of Portland Public Art Collection maintained by:
REGIONAL ARTS & CULTURE COUNCIL
503.823.5111 www.racc.org
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Date Created 10/31/2008
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s_p_s Over 1 year ago
I like this one, its really well done !
Great Job
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