Henan Museum
Duck-shaped He Vessel
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Time: 2011-06-29 08:15:10
Period: Western Zhou (1100 BC - 771 B.C)
Provenance: Unearthed at the tomb of the Ying Kingdom (Pingdingshan city, Henan) in 1987.
Measurements: Height:25.2cm, Length: 31.8cm
About:

With elaborate design, elegant shape, and clear inscriptions, itis not only a fancy artefact, but also an important clue in understanding the etiquette in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and the friendly exchanges between Ying Kingdom and Xing Kingdom. It also offers evidence for the existence of the two kingdoms depicted in the historical documents. Some experts regard the inscription inside this artefact as an evidence for an early diplomatic history.