Western‑Zhou Dynasty Bronze Rhinoceros Vessel(Zun),11th‑8th Century BCE,

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Dimensions:Length 35.5cm,height 16.5cm,weight 2600gCondition & Provenance:Fully cast in one piece,the vessel is complete.Rhinoceros horns,four legs and tail are well preserved.The surface bears thick stable ancient bronze patina.Some decorative details show minor burial‑related wear.No breaks,losses or restorations.No modern welding,recasting,chemical cleaning or artificial patina modifications.This artifact comes from a respected private collection focused on Shang‑Zhou ritual bronzes in San Francisco Bay Area,California,USA.It was acquired from Hong Kong antique gallery in the 1980s and maintained within the collector’s specialized holdings of ancient Chinese bronzes.Description:This Western‑Zhou bronze rhinoceros zun is an ancient zoomorphic wine ritual vessel.The realistic rhinoceros figure features robust body,layered skin folds,upright horns and vivid facial details supported by sturdy limbs.Openings on the head serve for filling and pouring wine.Zoomorphic bronze ritual vessels from Shang‑Zhou are rare,and rhinoceros‑form examples are especially uncommon.Superb casting craftsmanship represents outstanding animal‑sculpture art of Western‑Zhou period.It is highly valuable physical material for researching ancient ritual system,bronze casting technology and pre‑Chinese fauna,with great historical,artistic and collectible significance.

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