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On Sunday 13 July, the Tempo Half Marathon will begin and end at Compton Verney.

Please note that we are still open to visitors on this day, however there will be a rolling road block in the morning, and the site may be busier than usual due to this event so please allow yourself more time to travel.

Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

chinese Collection

Vessel and cover, dou

Artist: Unknown
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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.

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
Chinese Bronzes
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