VesselsChinese11th-10th century BCE

Ritual Wine Vessel (Zhi) with Abstract Decor

early Western Zhou period, mid 11th-early 10th century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cast bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-10th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.)

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