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Shang Dynasty bronze wine container with beast mask motifs
Updated: Sep 30, 2025
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This bronze wine vessel from the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) features a handle in the shape of dragon heads, adorned with square-grid patterns. The decoration on the body presents an inverted beast mask composed of spiral motifs, eye motifs, kui dragon (one-legged dragon) motifs and cicada motifs. Its foot ring is embellished with a band of square-spiral motifs.
Unearthed in 1959 from Taohuazhe village, Shilou county, Shanxi province, this treasure is now housed in the Shanxi Museum.
