Western Zhou Dynasty (About
1046—771B.C)
Height 15.3cm, diameter at mouth
20.6cm, diameter at bottom 15.8cm
Unearthed from Western Zhou Dynasty
tomb no.2 at Baicaopo, Lingtai County, Gansu
Preserved in Gansu Provincial
Museum
This bronze Gui with big mouth,
flared rim, deep curved belly, ring foot, and beast-shaped ears with auricular
protrusions on is decorated with beast-mask design on belly and ring foot, and
six-word inscription on interior bottom. It gives us a feeling of mystery and
dignity for its round body, flared mouth, beast-shaped ears and Taotie-mask
design. It might be made in name of the tomb owner.