Steamer (Xian)

China

Shang dynasty (About 1523-1028 BC), About 1200 BC

  • Titles Steamer (Xian) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 15 x 9 7/8 in. Diam (38.1 x 25.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Cooper and Jane Hazelrig, 1991.1156
  • Work Type steamer
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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