Grain Vessel (gui) with Design of Zoomorphic Masks, Kui-Dragons, and Animal-Headed Handles

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Western Zhou dynasty, 1050–771 BCE
Date: late 11th–early 10th century BCE
Material: Bronze
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
diameter of mouth: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
width across handles: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
diameter of foot: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
weight: 4 lb. 6.4 oz. (2 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of Leona J. Beckmann in memory of her brother, Dr. J. William Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 540:1956

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