西周 青銅方鼎, Ritual Tetrapod Cauldron (Fangding), early 10th century

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西周 青銅方鼎, Ritual Tetrapod Cauldron (Fangding), Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 ), early 10th century , China, Bronze, H. 6 in. ( cm); W. 6 7/16 in. ( cm); D. 5 in. ( cm), Metalwork, In a departure from the usual symmetrical decor of Shang bronzes, this vessel features a single bird in profile. Six characters are cast on its inner wall: “Shu Hui had this vessel made for Gong Bo

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