JB Hirsch

Chinese Bronzes - Ritual Bronze Vessels


Guan, Shang Period

Guan 罐 - a jar-like vessel with a carrying handle from late Shang (16 cm tall). This shape is very simple and has Stone Age forerunners. Today the word guan means "tin" or "can".
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