Grain Vessel (gui) with Design of Coiled Dragons

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Western Zhou dynasty, 1050–771 BCE
Date: late 11th–10th century BCE
Material: Bronze
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
diameter of mouth: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
width across handles: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
diameter of foot: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
weight: 5 lb. 3.2 oz. (2.4 kg)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 203:1916

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