Wine pouring vessel (Gong)
Bronze wine pouring vessel, shaped like an animal head with a curved beak and two handles on either side. The vessel has a wide body with a narrow base and is decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including curved lines, geometric shapes, and a large bird-like motif on the side. The surface is weathered with a green patina. The vessel, titled "Gong", presents a spout in the form of a curved animal head facing right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th–11th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China (Henan Province, possibly Anyang)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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