Ox-shaped Zun

Western Zhou dynasty
Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an

This zun wine container is cast in the shape of an ox with crescent-shaped, laid-back horns. The liquid is poured out of its mouth. The vessel's square lid is fitted with a tiger handle, and an abstract design covers its body. The ox's tail forms the handle of the vessel. At 15" long, the vessel is a rather large example of its type.