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Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139)
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Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139)
3674192 Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC); 21.8A--21.1x14.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Bronze Age vessels were highly valued as antiquities by Chinese rulers and scholar-officials throughout history. In fact, this is one of a pair of inscribed vessels first published in the Xiqing Gujian, the 18th-century imperial catalogue of bronzes belonging to the Qianlong dynasty emperor (r. 1736-95). The deer shown in the decorative bands on the neck and lid are unusual, but their inclusion here is explained in the thirty-six-character inscription cast within the vessel:
In the first month of the day dingchou, the king
went to Lu where he correctly performed the
liao sacrifice. The king ordered Shi Tao to
present the Prince of Mo with three deer. The
Prince of Mo in order to extoll the kings grace
made this precious vessel.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Minneapolis Institute of Art, Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 23117738
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis Institute of Art, Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury / Bridgeman Images
Alcoholic Beverage Artefact Artifact Bronze Age Ewer Inscribed Prehistoric Wine Vessel
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This print showcases a stunning detail of a Lei wine vessel from the 11th century BC, crafted during the Western Zhou Dynasty in China. Measuring at 21.8A--21.1x14.3 cm, this bronze artifact is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA. Bronze Age vessels held immense value as antiquities for Chinese rulers and scholar-officials throughout history. This particular vessel forms part of a pair with inscriptions that were first documented in the Xiqing Gujian, an imperial catalogue of bronzes belonging to Emperor Qianlong (r. 1736-95) during the 18th century. What sets this Lei wine vessel apart are its decorative bands on the neck and lid featuring intricately depicted deer—an uncommon motif for such artifacts. The reason behind their inclusion lies within the thirty-six-character inscription cast within the vessel itself. The inscription reveals that during the first month of dingchou day, King Lu embarked on a journey where he performed a liao sacrifice with utmost precision. In honor of this occasion, Shi Tao was tasked by the king to present three deer to Prince Mo who then commissioned this precious vessel as an expression of gratitude towards his benevolent ruler. Through its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, this Lei wine vessel provides us with glimpses into ancient Chinese rituals and cultural practices while exemplifying artistic excellence from over three millennia ago.
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