商 青銅觥, Spouted Wine Vessel (Gong), 13th century

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商 青銅觥, Spouted Wine Vessel (Gong), Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 ), 13th century , China (Henan Province, possibly Anyang), Bronze, H. 8 1/2 in. ( cm), Metalwork, Every surface of this vessel is animated with fantastic creatures: an owl-like bird with coiled serpent wings dominates the body while another bird forms the handle. Felines, dragons, and fish fill the spaces in between

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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