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A cast bronze bowl that stands on three tall legs. The lip is round with two half-circle handles and the bottom comes to three round corners. The outside wall of the bowl is decorated with an engraved swirling pattern that is mirrored along the corner edges.

'Liding' Ritual Food Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A bright green-grey cast bronze vessel that stands on three narrow, pointed legs, has a tall body, and a top lip that protrudes out. The body is decorated with a finely engraved pattern.

'Jue' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A green-grey cast bronze vessel that stands on a wide foot, has a round body, and a tall, flared out neck. It is decorated with engraved patterns that have fine lines, thick geometric lines, and an arched engraving along the top.

'Zun' Ritual Wine Vessel with Abstract Decor

Chinese

A standing cast bronze bowl with three tall, narrow legs. The body of the bowl has high walls and the outside is decorated with an engraved swirling line pattern that is mirrored down the middle.

'Ding' Ritual Food Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

Foliate Mirror with Engraved Image of Zao Gongen

Foliate Mirror with Engraved Image of Zao Gongen

Japanese

'Chunyu' Bell with Tiger-Form Handle

'Chunyu' Bell with Tiger-Form Handle

Chinese

Ceramic 'chunyu' bell

Ceramic 'chunyu' bell

Chinese

Chakra (Rimpō), or Wheel of the Buddhist Law

Chakra (Rimpō), or Wheel of the Buddhist Law

Japanese

Vase in the Shape of an Archaic Jade 'Cong' Ritual Implement

Vase in the Shape of an Archaic Jade 'Cong' Ritual Implement

Chinese

A grey cast bronze box-shaped vessel with a sloped lid. The entire piece is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs with the bottom-center having a goat-like inscription.

'Fangyi' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A grey and green cast bronze vessel with four legs, a side handle, a spout, and a short hinged lid. The entire piece is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs.

'He' Covered Ritual Pouring Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

Covered Ritual Wine Vessel (You) with Bail Handle

Covered Ritual Wine Vessel (You) with Bail Handle

Chinese

Ritual Food Steamer (Yan) with Bovine Decor

Ritual Food Steamer (Yan) with Bovine Decor

Chinese

A dark green cast bronze vessel in the form of a duck. It stands on its two feet with its head up and facing the right. It has a wide lid on its back that is attached by a chain. The entire piece is inscribed with a swirling pattern and fine lines that mimic feathers along the body.

'He' Ritual Wine Vessel in the Form of a Standing Duck

Chinese

Ritual Wine Vessel (Zun) with Small Handle

Ritual Wine Vessel (Zun) with Small Handle

Chinese

A gray-green bronze vessel with a lid and a middle handle on top of it. It is smaller at the top and wider at the bottom with a thick foot. It is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs all over.

'You' Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

Five-Prong Vajra (Gokosho), or Buddhist Thunderbolt

Five-Prong Vajra (Gokosho), or Buddhist Thunderbolt

Japanese

An implement made of polished stone with a crescent shaped tip on a tapered shaft

Jade Mace Head (?)

Chinese

Upper Cover for "Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers"

Upper Cover for "Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers"

Nepalese

Lower Cover for "Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers"

Lower Cover for "Buddhist Manuscript: Pancaraksa with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers"

Nepalese

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