Ritual vessel (lei)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1050-950 BCE
DynastyWestern Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 15 1/2 in x W. 13 in, H. 39.4 cm x W. 33 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B935
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribedPossible, under handle
approx. 800-700 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
approx. 1050-950 BCE
approx. 550-450 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1100 BCE
approx. 300-100 BCE
approx. 700-500 BCE
prob. 500-400 BCE
approx. 550-480 BCE