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Ritual Vessel “Jue”
Shang dynasty
Macau Museum
Lisbon, Portugal
Vessel in which wine was served. This piece was called “Jue” because of its form resembling a bird with a broad beak, used to pour the liquid, and a tail. Is also has wings and three feet.
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Details
- Title: Ritual Vessel “Jue”
- Date Created: Shang dynasty
- Location: The Macau Museum
- Location Created: China
- Physical Dimensions: H. 22.5 cm
- Photographer: Paulo Alexandrino, Masayuki Kondo
- External Link: Download image
- Medium: Bronze
- Art Genre: Vase
- Art Form: Bronze
- Accession Number: Inv. 643
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