Ku Vessel with Animal 
Mask Decor
Early Shang  Dynasty
(1766-1122 B.C.)
Height            15.2cm
Depth of belly    11.3cm
Diameter of mouth 11.9cm
Diameter of base   8.7cm
     The simple animal-mask
pattern  and  squat vessel 
shape  are  indications  of 
the   early   Shang  style.  
Later,    vessels   became 
taller   and  more slender,  
while  decorative patterns 
grew    in  complexity  and 
variety.