China Then and Now

Shang Dynasty Tripod Jars


Although these two jars look somewhat different, they are both from the Shang dynasty. The first one is 6 inches (15 cm) tall and the second one is 6 1/2 inches (17 cm) tall.

Tripod jar
2012.91.9, Li (鬲) tripod jar with incised surface; Shang dynasty (1600–1046 B.C.)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard.

Tripod jar
2012.91.12, Li (鬲) tripod jar; Shang dynasty (1600–1046 B.C.)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard.


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