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6115. Chinese Shang dynasty earthenware 'li' tripod cooking vessel
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A dark grey earthenware Chinese Shang dynasty earthenware 'li' tripod cooking vessel. Three conical mammiform vessels joined to make the three-footed body. The body is patterned with cord-impressed markings: when the clay was wet, fabric was applied making this pattern. Flat everted rim added and finished with aid of turn-table or slow wheel. Tripod vessels were developed for cooking over low fires. The lobed form allowed a greater surface area to be heated. The relatively advanced Chinese ceramic technology allowed for vessels such as this one to be placed directly in a fire without fear of cracking. This vessel was probably buried in a tomb as part of the ritual set to be used by the deceased who would have to continue offering banquets to his ancestors. 155mm high , 120mm across the rim Intact other than small chip under rim. Circa 13th–11th century BCShang dynasty From my own collection. Acquired in London in 1988. |
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Price: 395 GBP
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