Ritual vessel (gu)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1100 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 12 3/4 in x Diam. 7 in (Base), 3 3/4 in (Top)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B778
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewapprox. 1500-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
approx. 1100-1000 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
approx. 300-100 BCE
approx. 700-500 BCE
prob. 500-400 BCE