Ladle (shao) with Design of Animal Heads on Handle

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 12th century BCE
Material: Bronze
minted in: China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, tools & equipment
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
width: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
depth: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
weight: 6.4 oz. (0.2 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 494:1956

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