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Jue, wine vessel

Shang Dynasty(16th century-11st century B.C.)

Unearthed at Xinzheng, Henan

Height: 14.5cm

Length: 19.5cm

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The Jue has a thin spout at the front like a beak, a tail at the back and slender legs below the belly. Two small pillars are on the spout. It is one of the earliest bronze containers in China so far.

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