Ritual Wine Vessel (Zhi) with "Taotie" and Striding Kui-Dragon Decor
early Western Zhou period, mid 11th-early 10th century BCE
Dimensions
14.2 x 10.7 x 8.3 cm (5 9/16 x 4 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
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