Lidded Square Ritual Wine Container (Fangyi) with Masks and Dragons

Unknownlate Shang dynasty, Anyang phase, about 1300-1050 B.C.

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Title: Lidded Square Ritual Wine Container (Fangyi) with Masks and Dragons
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: late Shang dynasty, Anyang phase, about 1300-1050 B.C.
Location: China, probably Henan Province
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (23.5 x 14.29 x 12.38 cm); .a) Cover: 4 x 5 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (10.16 x 14.29 x 12.38 cm); .b) Container: 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (14.29 x 14.29 x 11.75 cm)
Medium: Cast bronze
Object Classification: Furnishings
Full Title: Lidded Square Ritual Wine Container (Fangyi) with Masks and Dragons
Curatorial Area: Chinese Art
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Chronology: 10,000-500 BC
Artwork Accession Number: AC1998.251.36a-b

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