#ancient vessel

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Harry Green, "Carthage and Trading in the Mediterranean Sea", 1981 from the "Look and See" book series for children.

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~ Bronze hu (ritual wine vessels).

Date: 499-400 B.C.

Place of origin:  China

Period/Culture: Eastern Zhou dynasty

Medium: Bronze

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~ Lebes with prancing horses.

Place of origin: Italy, Campania

Date: 600-501 B.C.

Period: Archaic

Medium: Bronze

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~ Anahita Vessel.

Culture: Sasanian

Place of origin: Iran

Date: A.D. 4th-5th Century

Medium: Silver, cast, raised, repoussé, chased, and gilted.

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~ Vessel Shaped like a Boot. Place of origin: possibly Central Asia Date: ca. A.D. 800-1199

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~ Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel. Dare: A.D. 200-325 Place of origin: Iran Period: Sasanian Medium: Silver

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~ Chariot Vessel with Two Cups, Two Openwork Wheels, and Openwork, Flaring Base. Date: first half A.D. 6th century Place of origin: East Asia, Korea Period: Three Kingdoms period, Silla or Kaya Culture: Korean

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~ Fangyi’ Covered Ritual Wine Vessel with ‘Taotie’ Decor. Place of origin: East Asia, China Period: Shang dynasty Date: ca. 1600 - 1050 B.C. Culture: Chinese