Period:Shang dynasty Production date:1200BC-1050BC (circa)
Materials:bronze
Technique:cast
Subjects:taotie insect
Dimensions:Height: 18.40 centimetres Width: 16 centimetres Depth: 8.50 centimetres
Description:
Ritual vessel, jue. The decoration on the body of the vessel includes two mask motifs known as ‘taotie’ set against a background of leiwen and yuwen patterns. The upper part of the vessel includes bands of inverted cicada designs of varying lenghts. The ornaments are set in low relief. Made of bronze.
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![图片[1]-jue BM-1935-0115.22-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Shang dynasty/Bronzes/mid_00350050_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-jue BM-1935-0115.22-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Shang dynasty/Bronzes/mid_00350610_001.jpg)
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Materials:bronze
Technique:cast
Subjects:taotie insect
Dimensions:Height: 18.40 centimetres Width: 16 centimetres Depth: 8.50 centimetres
Description:
Ritual vessel, jue. The decoration on the body of the vessel includes two mask motifs known as ‘taotie’ set against a background of leiwen and yuwen patterns. The upper part of the vessel includes bands of inverted cicada designs of varying lenghts. The ornaments are set in low relief. Made of bronze.
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