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  1. "Kuo Tso" Tan Vessel
  2. Spring & Autumn Period 
  3. (771-482 B.C.)
  4. Height            34.6cm
  5.      The  53-character 
  6. inscription refers to an 
  7. alliance struck between 
  8. state emissaries, showing 
  9. the accuracy of the Tso 
  10. Chuan  entry  for  the 7th 
  11. month  of  589 B.C.  when 
  12. emissaries from the states
  13. of Chin and Ch'i pledged 
  14. alliance at Ai-lou.