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Wine Vessel ("Bu") with Animal Masks ("Taotie") 

Exhibition information
on exhibit from June 3, 2025 (Tue) to October 19, 2025 (Sun) at Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5

This type of wide-mouthed, rotund vessel was likely used to hold alcohol or water for rituals. Some, however, were found with bronze axes inside. With its stately look and clear-cut composition, this one is an outstanding example of [bu] vessels.

Cultural property designation
Quantity
Artist
Period/Century
Shang dynasty, 13th–11th century BC
Country/Origin
China
Excavation site
Material
Bronze
Size
Inscriptions
Donor
Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku
Collection reference no.
TJ-4785
Genre
Asian Archaeology
Category
Archaeology > Media > Metal
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