JB Hirsch

Chinese Bronzes - Ritual Bronze Vessels


Zu Table, Shang Period

Zu 俎 - this kind of table was in use from Shang to Western Zhou dynasties. It had the main purpose to offer meat during a sacrifice. Some types have two large legs, some four legs, and the plate is concavely bended.
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