Lidded Square Wine Jar (Fanghu) with Natural and Supernatural Creatures

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Lidded Square Wine Jar (Fanghu) with Natural and Supernatural Creatures

China, probably Shanxi Province, ancient state of Jin, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, early Warring States period, about 481-400 B.C.
Furnishings; Serviceware
Cast bronze
Overall: 10 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. (26.99 x 12.07 cm); .a) Cover: 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (1.59 x 4.45 x 4.45 cm); .b) Jar: 10 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (25.72 x 12.07 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (M.78.123.4a-b)
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.