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Vessel and cover, dou
Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Vessel and cover, dou
Date
Eastern Zhou dynasty, (770-221 BC): Warring States Period (475-221 BC)
Medium
Black pottery
Dimensions
H: 20.7 cm.
Reference
CVCSC 0316.1-2.A
Collection
Status
On Display
The dou vessel, used for displaying food at a ceremonial banquet, originated in ceramic and was also often made in lacquer. It was only developed in bronze from about 900 BC. This example, with its black burnished surface, mimics the appearance of lacquer.
Vessel and cover, dou Eastern Zhou dynasty, (770-221 BC): Warring States Period (475-221 BC) © Compton Verney