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"Ts'e Ling" Square Tsun
Early Western Chou Dynasty
(ca. 10th century B.C.)
Height: 28.6cm
Mouth diameter: 23.4cm
Weight: 5920g
Although this vessel
follows the general style
of the late Shang in shape
and design, the perforation
of the flanges, which
transforms them into rows
of hooks and imparts a
more ornate and fanciful
character, reflects a new,
exuberant style. The various
motifs including animal
masks and birds are done in
bold relief on a ground of
small spirals.
On the inner wall and
bottom, a cast inscription
of 187 characters records
that the Tso-ts'e
(Record-keeper) Ts'e
Ling assisted the son of the
Duke of Chou, Ming Pao.
Ming Pao here figures as a
principal officer of the
king, and Ts'e Ling is
entrusted by him with
important commissions, and
given gifts. This vessel
is dedicated to the deceased
father of Ts'e Ling.