Period:Shang dynasty Production date:1200BC-1050BC (circa)
Materials:bronze
Technique:
Subjects:animal
Dimensions:Length: 17.80 centimetres
Description:
Ladle. The ladle is composed of a small cup and a long broad thin handle curved into an elongated S-shape. The outside of the cup is fluted. The part of the handle connecting to the cup has a buffalo’s head decoration. The end of the handle has openwork design with a triangular figure in its centre. It is flanked by lance-like patterns. On the bowl pieces of coarsely woven fabric are still extant. The ladle was probably wrapped in fabric when placed in the tomb. Made of bronze.
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![图片[1]-ladle BM-1935-0724.10-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Shang dynasty/Bronzes/mid_01281911_001.jpg)
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Materials:bronze
Technique:
Subjects:animal
Dimensions:Length: 17.80 centimetres
Description:
Ladle. The ladle is composed of a small cup and a long broad thin handle curved into an elongated S-shape. The outside of the cup is fluted. The part of the handle connecting to the cup has a buffalo’s head decoration. The end of the handle has openwork design with a triangular figure in its centre. It is flanked by lance-like patterns. On the bowl pieces of coarsely woven fabric are still extant. The ladle was probably wrapped in fabric when placed in the tomb. Made of bronze.
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