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Ritual libation vessel
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Two libation beakers (jue). China. Late Shang period (1300 - 1050 BC). Bronze. The jue was used to heat and pour wine in ceremonial libations. The handles were used for lifting the heated vessel with a pair of tongs. The spout is to facilitate pouring. Acquired with support of the Vereniging Rembrandt.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineRitual libation vessel. -1300 - -1000. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
