西周 青銅簋, Ritual Grain Vessel (Gui), late 11th–early 10th century


西周 青銅簋, Ritual Grain Vessel (Gui), Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 ), late 11th–early 10th century , China, Bronze, H. 6 5/8 in. ( cm); W. (at handles) 8 13/16 in. ( cm); Diam. of rim 6 3/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of foot 5 3/8 in. ( cm), Metalwork, The same four characters are cast on the interior of the vessel and on the inside of the lid: “Wen Xian had this made for deceased father Ding


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