Wine Vessel (gu) with Design of Zoomorphic Masks and Spiral Patterns

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: late 14th–early 13th century BCE
Material: Bronze
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
diameter of mouth: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
diameter of foot: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
weight: 1 lb. 4 oz. (0.6 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 29:1951

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