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A blue-green cast bronze vessel that has a wide, stout foot, a stout body, a large spout that has the head of a wide-mouthed tiger on top, and is covered in fine inscribed swirling lines.

'Gong' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with Tiger and Owl Decor

Chinese

Cast bronze with pale green patina

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

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