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Ceremonial vessel for steaming (xian)
Chinese
Western Zhou dynasty
late 11th–10th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
H. 40.2 x W. 26.1 cm (15 13/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number12.827
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsMetalwork
ProvenanceBought by Mr. Okakura in China, May 1912. From Shêng Pai-hsi collection.