Ritual Vessels, anonymous, c. -1200 - c. -1100

Ritual Vessels, anonymous, c. -1200 - c. -1100

bronze, h 18.8cm × d 16.1cm × w 16.1cm More details

These objects were used during rituals and other ceremonies. Food was cooked or presented in the three-legged ding. The high gu served as a wine cup. Both vessels are decorated with a taotie mask in solid relief, and exhibit superior quality in the precision and refinement of the details.

On display in Asian pavilion, room 2

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