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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

Ritual Food Steamer (Yan) with Bovine Decor

Ritual Food Steamer (Yan) with Bovine Decor

Chinese

Foliate Mirror with Engraved Image of Zao Gongen

Foliate Mirror with Engraved Image of Zao Gongen

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

'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

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

Jade Mace Head (?)

Chinese

Five-Prong Vajra (Gokosho), or Buddhist Thunderbolt

Five-Prong Vajra (Gokosho), or Buddhist Thunderbolt

Japanese

Buddhist Ritual Wheel or Hōrin (Dharma-cakra)

Buddhist Ritual Wheel or Hōrin (Dharma-cakra)

Japanese

A cast bronze box standing on short, thin legs and small squares cut out of the walls. The top is slightly wider with two thick handles at the top. The top has long, swirling protruding forms along the corner edges.

'Li' Ritual Food Vessel in the Form of a Square Stove and Cauldron

Chinese

'Gu' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' and Stylized Dragon Decor

'Gu' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' and Stylized Dragon Decor

Chinese

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