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Food Vessel: Gui |
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China, reportedly found in Shandong ProvinceEastern Zhou period, about 6th century B.C.E. Bronze H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm) including cover, W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm) across handles; 1979.103a-b |
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Joel Shapiro
I assume these were used and I imagine they would have been set on a low table. Anyway, I would like to see it on the floor or at least set on a very low plinth to emphasize its relationship to architecture. Plus the dragon handles are great. Flip the lid and you have a plate-very grand but so practical. Conquer your fear, the world and eat. |