VesselsChinese11th century BCE

Covered Ritual Wine Vessel (You) with Bail Handle

11th century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cast bronze with incrustations of green patina; with inscription on both the vessel floor and lid interior

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. (without handle) 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)

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