Ritual food vessel (xian)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1050-950 BCE
DynastyWestern Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 19 in x Diam. 13 in, H. 48.3 cm x Diam. 33 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B998.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribed12 characters on back wall inside, can be read: "Rong Zilu made for Grandfather Yi [this] precious vessel. [May his] sons and grandsons treasure it forever."
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approx. 600- 480 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
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approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE