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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
atium34%
iron7%
cadmium42%
copper0%
zinc17%