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Ritual vessel in the shape of a rhinoceros
Ritual vessel in the shape of a rhinoceros

Ritual vessel in the shape of a rhinoceros

Place of OriginChina
Dateprobably 1100-1050 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 9 in x W. 9 in x D. 14 1/2 in, H. 22.8 cm x W. 22.8 cm x D. 32.8
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B1+
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Gallery 14
Inscribed27-graph inscription cast into the inside of the rhinoceros' belly (inscription indicates that the object was made for storing "money" (shells)
Text Entries

Video: A Unique Pair: The Bronze Rhinoceros and Its Collector, Avery Brundage (Part 1 of 2): http://youtu.be/xzNBaI0ZWUw
Video: A Unique Pair: The Bronze Rhinoceros and Its Collector, Avery Brundage (Part 2 of 2): http://youtu.be/iIN0lVK7ZwU

Jay Xu gives a talk about the Chinese bronze rhinoceros in the Asian Art Museum's Collection. A lecture presented by the Society for Asian Art on February 6, 2015.

Asian Art in ASL video: Ritual vessel in the shape of a rhinoceros: https://youtu.be/cH0g0j9SyUA

Walkthrough of Rhinoceros and "The Stone Table Garden" handscroll with Michael Knight (B60B1+ and B69D52) Video: https://dams.asianart.org/asset-management/2UIAKVKM0CFY?WS=MultipleAssets_SharePublic

Subject
  • rhinoceros