Item No.: BZ_007
Late Shang Dynasty (16th-11th cent. BC)
Height: 5.5"
Width: 3.5"
Weight: 1 lb
Base Height: 1"
Base Width: 4.5"
Total Weight (bronze Yan + wood base + box): 2.5 lb
YAN was used as a cooking vessel in late Shang Dynasty and popular in Warring States (mid 4th cent.-221 BC). It has two portions: upper portion for steaming food; lower portion for containing heating water. The tripod is decorated with elephant shaped figures.
