Ritual food vessel (xian), two pieces
Place of OriginShanxi province, China
Dateapprox. 600- 480 BCE
PeriodSpring and Autumn period (770-476 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 15 3/4 in x Diam. 10 1/4 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B57.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewapprox. 25-419
approx. 600-200 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
approx. 800-700 BCE
approx. 800-700 BCE
800-600 BCE or 1900-1960
approx. 800-700 BCE
approx. 800-700 BCE
approx. 800-700 BCE