Covered Food Container — China, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046–771 BC ), mid–10th century BC — Public domain

Asia

Covered Food Container

China

When it was made

Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046–771 BC ), mid–10th century BC

How do we know this date?

The work was created over a period of time. (datowanie wg muzeum (AIC))

Certainty: moderate Source: Art Institute of Chicago

Facts

Place of origin: China
Where it is today: Arts of Asia
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago
Type: vessel
Material: bronze
Movement / style: Chinese art

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