'Gong' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with Animal, Bird, and 'Taotie' Decor
early Western Zhou period, mid 11th-early 10th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 29.1 x L. 32.6 x W. 12.1 cm (11 7/16 x 12 13/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
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