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That’s like 3000+ years old

March 18th, 2008 | misc

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Ya-ch’ou Square Tsun
Late Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC)
Height: 39.1 cm, rim diameter: 29.9 cm

I found this vessel on the website of National Palace Museum in Taiwan. it is cast bronze and is from the Shang Dynasty in China. Click to see the detail view and the link to the site.

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Found: Andrea Walsh

February 29th, 2008 | fine arts, sculpture

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I have always loved the look and feel of a paper-thin porcelain work, and I have always enjoyed a piece of work that is ambiguous in its functionality. So, it’s no wonder that Andrea Walsh’s vessels immediately capture my attention. How great would it be to actually use these fragile vessels to drink? More images after the click.

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