Liding food vessel
Low, narrow flanges, corresponding to the legs, form the central ridges in t'ao-t'ieh figures on a ground of squared spirals. The t'ao-t'ieh of the belly is the ordinary, bodied type with C-shaped horns, hooked forehead shield, and strongly protruding eyes. It is flanked by vertical gaping dragons. Dragonized t'ao-t'ieh, the halves fromed as winged dragons, appear on a ground of squared spirals in the neck belt. Patina green with patches of red.
- Date
- 12th-11th century BCE
- In our collection
- since February the 2nd, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 8 1/8 × 6 3/4 × 6 3/4 in., 5.1 lb. (20.64 × 17.15 × 17.15 cm, 2.3 kg) 6 5/16 × 6 3/8 in. (16.03 × 16.19 cm) (object part, mouth)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Bronze
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 34% iron 7% cadmium 42% copper 0% zinc 17%