Beaker
Chinese Ritual Vessel
29-25-1
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Zun |
| Object Number | 29-25-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Western Zhou Dynasty |
| Date Made | Western Zhou Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Bronze |
| Technique | Cast | Low Relief |
| Iconography | Birds | Taotie |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language |
| Description | Zun, 尊, with wide central band of ornament between two raised lines, top and bottom. Design consists of confronted birds between taotie masks. Inscription inside the base reads: 獸作父庚寶尊彝.[弓]. "Shòu zuò fù gēng bǎo zūn yí gōng" ("Shou made for his Father Day 7 this precious ritual vessel. [Lineage emblem.]"). Triangular piece broken from foot. Crack at lip shows a mend. |
| Height | 18 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 17.8 cm |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1929 |
| Other Number | S.L. 2914.6 (MET) - Old Loan Number |
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