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A cast bronze bowl with a thick, wide foot. The bowl has tall walls and the outside is decorated with a detailed swirling pattern with very thick and very fine lines. The pattern is mirrored down the center.

'Yu' Ritual Food Vessel with 'Taotie' and Striding 'Kui'-Dragon Decor

Chinese

Cast bronze; with inscription cast on the vessel floor

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Vessels