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This is a grill plate attached to a coal burner by four claw-shaped legs. On each side of the plate there is a chain. When unearthed, there are remains of fish bones in the plate and on its bottom there are traces of smoke and burning. There are 13 vent holes on the plate.

The burner under the plate is supported by three feet and when unearthed, there are remains of coals in the burner. The wear and tear suggests that the grill plate and burner was often used and its owner was probably a gourmet.

Details

  • Title: Bronze Grill Plate
  • Location: Unearthed from Leigudun Tomb (No.1 ), Suizhou, Hubei
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Excavation Date: 1978
  • Dynasty: Around 433 B.C. (the East Zhou Dynasty and the early Warring States Period)
  • Dimensions: Height: 21.2 cm; diameter of the plate: 39.2 cm; weight: 8.4 kg.

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