Tripod ewer (gui)
- Title
- Tripod ewer (gui)
- Culture
- Chinese
- Period
- Neolithic period, Shandong Longshan culture, c. 2600-2000 BCE
- Medium
- Earthenware
- Museum
- Harvard Art Museums
- Classification
- Vessels
- Date
- c. 2600-2000 BCE
- Dimensions
- H. 38 x W. 15.9 x D. 18.9 cm (14 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 7 7/16 in.)
Harvard Art Museums
Object ID: 192140
Object Number: 2006.170.92
Image Permission: Full display allowed
Description
Tripod ewer known as a gui, said to resemble the form of a bird, with a triangular, beak-like spout, large three pouched, hollow legs resting on small pointed tips, raised bowstring lines on the body, circular bosses reminiscent of rivet heads, and handle simulating twisted rope; buff earthenware with applique decoration and handle. Longshan culture; from Shandong province.
Uploaded: 2025-08-17