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Ding with Flat Cover and Decorated with Animal Mask Pattern
A cooking vessel from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 40.2cm high with a diameter of 32cm. Unearthed in 1981 in Tomb No.1 of Zhifangtou, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of the Municipal Museum of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province.
It is a flat cover, round body, standing handle and hoof-shaped legs. There is a button at the center of the cover around which are found three dragon-shaped buttons. The cover is decorated with patterns of animal mask of curved horns and patterns of animal body shaped like banana leaf. Its neck
is decorated with a pattern of animal mask while accentuating an angular spiral pattern known as leiwen on the background. The ends of its three legs are decorated with patterns of animal mask and string patterns. Thick ashes were found under the bottom, indicating that this vessel had been used
for a long time.
Ding with flat cover is seldom seen. This piece is finely cast with simplicity and beauty. It is a treasure among copper dings.
Zhe Jia
A liquor warmer from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 34.1cm high with a diameter of 18.6cm. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It is high collar, large mouth, pillar-shaped legs and two umbrella-shaped columns. On the cover is a semi-round handle shaped like a double-headed snake. The decorations include a string pattern on the body, a gluttonous ogre mask design known as taotie pattern on the shoulder and an angular
spiral pattern known as leiwen on the cover. The same inscription is carved both on the cover and the interior of the jia.
Zhe Square Ding
A liquor container in the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 40.7cm high with its mouth being 24cm long. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has a swelling body and a roof-shaped cover with a handle. It is decorated with three layers of patterns. The first layer is a gluttonous ogre mask or taotie motifs and the second layer is kui-dragon pattern and on the bottom is found the cloud-and-thunder pattern. This square ding is well cast
and designed. It is a masterpiece of bronze wares.
Gu Decorated with Bird Pattern
A liquor cup for ancient senior nobles from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 22.2cm high with a diameter of 10.2 cm. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has a large mouth and high flared stand. The neck is decorated with a pattern of four pairs of banana leaves. Four ridges are ornamented with a bird motif on a thunder pattern background. The bird is standing with a falling crest and long wings.
Dou in the Shape of Animal Mask
A liquor or water ladle from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 20.6cm long while the handle is 17.8cm long. Unearthed in 1976 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
The ladle is oval-bottomed and the handle is flat and curved like a sparrow tail. The connection of the ladle and the handle is decorated with an animal mask pattern. The end of the handle is decorated with symmetrical knife pattern and the angular spiral pattern known as leiwen on the background.
Dong Square Ding
A drinking and cooking vessel from the middle period of the Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 22.5cm high. Unearthed in 1975 in Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Shaanxi Fufeng Museum.
It has handles, pillar-shaped legs and stretching-out body. Corolla pattern decorates wits neck. Its interior inscription with 115 characters records the event that the Emperor Zhou ordered Dong to resist Huaiyi.
Female Figurine with Crown
A burial from the early Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 18cm high. Unearthed in 1975 in Tomb No.2 of Rujiazhuang, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of the Municipal Museum of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province.
It is a half-length figure of a junior dancer with round face and sharp jaw. The dress is in Chinese style with loose sleeves and tight cuff. The figure is dancing with something in her hands.
Bronze Male Figurine
A burial object from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 11.6cm high. Unearthed in 1975 in Tomb No.1 of Rujiazhuang, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of the Municipal Museum of Baoji City, Shaanxi Province.
The figure is bald with sharp jaw, projecting cheekbone, big eyes, thin eyebrows, wide and high-bridged nose and two big ears. His long gown touches his ankles. The gown has high collar and tight sleeves. A wide belt is fastened around the waist. His two arms are raised with two hands holding
rings.
Shi Qiang Bronze Pan
A washing basin from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 16.2cm high with a diameter of 47.3cm. Unearthed in 1976 in Yaozhang, Zhuangbai Village, Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province. It is now in the collection of Zhouyuan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It is round with handles. Its body is decorated with bird motifs. Its inscription has two parts. The first part praises the main achievements of the past kings and the present king of Zhou Dynasty. The latter part records the history of the owner's family, praising their ancestors and praying for
happiness. The whole inscription is historical material of extremely high value. Its decoration is exquisite with elegant style.
Zhen Yi
A water-pouring vessel from the middle Western Zhou Dynasty (approximately 1100BC -771BC). It is 20.5cm high and 31.5cm long. Unearthed in 1975 in Tomb No.1 of Dongjia Village, Qishan County, Shaanxi Province, it is now in the collection of Qishan Museum, Shaanxi Province.
It has straight mouth. Its cover is flat and shaped like tiger head while its four legs are shaped like sheep hooves. Its edge is decorated with delicate and pretty patterns of curves and strings. Its inscription presents a court verdict recording the lawsuit between Muniu and his superior
regarding five slaves. It is precious in studying Chinese law history.
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