Bird-Shaped Container (zun) — China, Late Shang dynasty (13th century–1046 B.C.)
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Asia

Bird-Shaped Container (zun)

China

When it was made
Late Shang dynasty (13th century–1046 B.C.)

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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