西周 青銅簋, Grain Serving Vessel (Gui), early 9th century

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西周 青銅簋, Grain Serving Vessel (Gui), Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 ), early 9th century , China, Bronze, H. 9 in. ( cm); W. 13 in. (33 cm), Metalwork, This vessel is notable in that all of the ornamental decoration—except for the animal head handles—has been stripped away in favor of a bold design of horizontal fluting. The same twelve-character inscription is cast on the interiors of the vessel and its lid: “The Earl of San made this precious gui for Ji of Zhe

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