Western Zhou Dynasty Jingji Yucui

Age: Western Zhou, Grade 1

Specifications: Total height 18.6cm, total length 30.8cm, diameter 8.8cm, width 5.4cm, belly depth 9.7cm, weight 3.25kg.

Excavation site: Excavated from Tomb No. 2 of Rujiazhuang National Cemetery in Baoji City in 1974.

Wine container. The vessel is like a tapir, with a slightly raised head, a protruding snout, and a square spout at the top. The two round eyes are bright, the two curled ears are upright, the body is plump, the abdomen is slightly drooping, the four animal-shaped hooves are short, and there is a semi-circular curled tail on the buttocks. The body of the vessel is hollow, with a square opening on the back, and a square cover with four oval corners on it, connected to the copper ring on the back. There is a standing tiger on the cover, with its head stretched forward and its eyes looking straight ahead, as if it is walking slowly. The tiger's back is slightly bent, and its long tail is supporting the ground. The tiger is strong and full of power. On the inside of the lid, there is an inscription of two lines of eight characters: "Yu Bo, Ji Jing Ji, used a bowl and a bowl." A group of scrolled Kuifeng patterns are decorated on the tapir's shoulder blade and both sides of his buttocks. The vessel has a unique shape and exquisite patterns, and is a fine piece of bronze art from the Western Zhou Dynasty.