Tools and EquipmentChinese13th-11th century BCE

Fragment of a Ceramic Mold for Casting the Lower Section of a Bronze Ritual "Gu" Wine Beaker with "Taotie" and "Leiwen" Decor

13th-11th century BCE

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Technique

Molded

Medium

Medium gray earthenware with molded and incised decoration

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

13th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

8.5 x 4.8 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)

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