JB Hirsch

Chinese Bronzes - Ritual Bronze Vessels


Dui, Warring States Period

Dui 敦 (a character normally pronounced dun) - a globe-like food container from late Spring and Autumn times to Qin dynasty (height 25 cm). It is said to be a combination of ding and gui. The two parts are entirely symmetrical.
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