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Tripod ewer (gui)

Tripod ewer (gui)

Chinese

Tripod ewer known as a gui, said to resemble the form of a bird, with a triangular, beak-like spout, large three pouched, hollow legs resting on small pointed tips, raised bowstring lines on the body, circular bosses reminiscent of rivet heads, and handle simulating twisted rope; buff earthenware with applique decoration and handle. Longshan culture; from Shandong province.

Earthenware

Neolithic period, Shandong Longshan culture, c. 2600-2000 BCE

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