Ritual food vessel (gui)
Place of OriginAnyang, China
Dateapprox. 1250-1050 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE)
MaterialsBronze; Smooth olive patina with malachite encrustations
DimensionsH. 6 1/4 in x W. 11 3/4 in x Diam. 8 5/8 in, H. 15.9 cm x W. 29.9 cm x Diam. 21.9 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B1046
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
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Iron Age II (Iran) (1200-800 BCE)
1000-800 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1100-900 BCE