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Zun

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

A Zun was a wine vessel with a larger mouth than a Lei (罍). The shoulders of this Zun are decorated with three bull's heads and standing birds. The decorative style tells us that this object was likely crafted during the late Shang period.

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  • Title: Zun
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: Unknown
  • Creator Nationality: China
  • Creator Gender: Unknown
  • Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
  • Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
  • Physical Dimensions: w49 x h56.5 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
  • Type: sculpture
  • External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
  • Medium: bronze
Sanxingdui Museum

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