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Bronze Oriental ceremonial libation vessel has three triangular legs. Bulbous body has two elongated spouts, and the side has a C-shaped handle. Incised Imperial decoration overall.
miniatures (toys)
vessels (containers)
jue
bronze (metal)
Imperial (Roman)
Orientalism
religions (concept)
Bronze
Imperial
Oriental
Religion
VESSEL
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
China
4.625 x 2.938 x 4.375 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1640
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