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A bright green-grey cast bronze vessel that stands on three thin, pointed legs, has a wide body, and a top lip that protrudes out on both sides. The body is decorated with a vague engraved pattern and has a handle on the side.

'Jue' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

Cast bronze; Zhengzhou phase, Erligang type

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Vessels