He wine vessel, 11th-10th century BCE, 11 1/2 × 9 7/16 × 6 5/8 in., lb. ( × × cm, kg), Bronze, China, 11th-10th century BCE, The he wine container is an old vessel type that emerged as early as the Erlitou period, dating from the 17th century BCE. During the late Shang dynasty (c. 1300–1046 BCE), its shape evolved—its bulging body, with narrow neck and spout, was supported by three cylindrical legs, as seen in this example. The vessel bears an inscription identifying that it was cast by 'Shi' in honor of his father, 'Gui.'

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