VesselsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

'He' Ritual Pouring Vessel with Animal-Head Spout, Openwork Handle, and Anthropomorphic Legs

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cast bronze with gray-green patina

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.1 x W. 27.7 x Diam. 22.9 cm (9 1/8 x 10 7/8 x 9 in.)

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