Accession Number
1972/2.99

Title
Lei (wine storage vessel) with rope design on feather-hook ground

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
5th century BCE

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
13 15/16 in. x 13 in. x 13 in. ( 35.4 cm x 33 cm x 33 cm )

Credit Line
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design

Label copy
The stylized geometric design on this ritual wine vessel, "lei," is typical of the late Bronze Age.

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
vessel

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
vessels