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Gui
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Gui

Maker China
DateWestern Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BCE)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumBronze
DimensionsHandle to handle: 5 9/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (14.1 x 29.2 x 29.2 cm)
Base: 5 9/16 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (14.1 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
Mouth: 5 9/16 x 8 x 8 in. (14.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by friends of the Harn Museum.
Object number2006.21.15
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionA bronze food vessel with wide opening, two handles emerging from animal masks, a round body resting on a foot ring. Decorated with lozenge patterns around central band.
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