Title: Chinese Sacrificial Vessel (Zun-Style)

Medium: Bronze with embossed decoration

Dimensions: 33 cm (Height) x 22.5 cm (Diameter)

Description:
This Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel follows the traditional form of ancient Zun ritual vessels, adorned with intricate taotie motifs in relief. Used in religious and ancestral ceremonies, these vessels were often placed in royal and noble tombs as funerary offerings. Historical excavations have uncovered tombs containing over 200 such bronze artifacts, highlighting their significance in Chinese Bronze Age culture. The Chinese Bronze Age is believed to have begun during the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE), reaching its peak in the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and early Zhou (1045–256 BCE) Dynasties. This piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and ceremonial importance of ritual bronzes.

Condition Report: Excellent condition with well-preserved decorative relief.