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Wine Vessel: Zun
North China Shung period, 13th-11th century B.C.E. Bronze H. 13 in. (33.0 cm), D. 8 1/4 in. (21.0 cm); 1993.3
Artist Comments
Tan Dun A Re-Departure on the Past In the process of choosing these objects, I have reflected on the experience of drinking these three spirits as one--composing. Wine: ritual Tea: mind Water: eternity With wine comes both sorrow and cheer. With tea comes both the bitter and sweet. With water comes the complexity of life and transparency. Which one is the hardest to drink? Water, tea, or wine? To me, water is the most difficult to taste-- An endless mirror What is it to you? Let's talk. Leave your thoughts in our comment book.