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Ritual wine container in the shape of a buffalo (Xizun)

early 5th century BC
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ritual wine container in the shape of a buffalo (Xizun)
  • Period: Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE)
  • Date: early 5th century BC
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); L. 23 1/8 in. (58.7 cm); Wt. 23.7 lb. (10.8 kg)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by the Shanghai Museum
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art