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

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Western Zhou dynasty, 1050–771 BCE
Date: 10th century BCE
Material: Bronze
associated with: Luoyang, Henan province, China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
diameter of mouth: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
width across handles: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
diameter of foot: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
weight: 8 lb. 2 oz. (3.7 kg)
Credit Line: Bequest of Henry V. Putzel
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 9:1970

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