VesselsChinese9th century BCE

'Gui' Covered Ritual Food Vessel with Dragon-Head Ring-Handles and Three Tiger-Mask Feet

9th century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Cast bronze with dark green, speckled patina; with a 12-character dedication inscribed on both the vessel floor and lid interior

Culture

Chinese

Period

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

Century

9th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 23.5 x W. 31.8 x Diam. 20.2 cm (9 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 7 15/16 in.)

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