Back to list Jia wine vessel with animal mask pattern, Late Shang dynasty

Description

This vessel is relatively large, with thick walls and raised columns. The T-shaped legs have been thickened in response, and have three smooth external surfaces and grooves on the inner side. The neck and belly are decorated with animal mask patterns, represented by a dense single layer of fine lines in low relief. The vessel has T-shaped legs, and the knobs capping the columns on top of the vessel are decorated with round spiral patterns.

Exhibits

• Rituals Cast in Brilliance: Masterpieces of Bronzes in the Museum Collection Ongoing exhibition