Back to list Square zun wine vessel with round mouth, animal heads, and animal mask pattern, Late Shang dynasty

Description

This vessel has a large mouth, round neck, square belly, and square foot. The simultaneous presence of a round mouth and square body on this vessel is quite a unique design. The neck is decorated with string patterns, and the shoulders are adorned with kui dragon patterns. The belly is decorated with animal mask patterns, the noses of which resemble rearing serpent heads with two raised eyes. In terms of the square and round structural combination, the unique serpent head design of the nose on the animal mask patterns, as well as the bird patterns in high relief, this vessel is unique in both external form and decorative patterns, with characteristic features of the southern regions. 

Exhibits

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