Ritual Grain Steamer (Yan) with Masks

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Ritual Grain Steamer (Yan) with Masks

China, Early Western Zhou dynasty, about 1050-950 B.C.
Furnishings; Cookware
Cast bronze
16 3/16 x 10 1/8 in. (41.12 x 25.72 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (M.78.123.2)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.
  • Kuwayama, George.  The Joy of Collecting:  Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.