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title: Western Zhou Ritual Vessel
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9497/western-zhou-ritual-vessel/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Western Zhou Ritual Vessel

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Western Zhou Ritual Vessel](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9497.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9497.jpg)

## Image Caption

The [bronze](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/bronze/) and its inscription were cast for the Duke of Xing, a descendant of a famous historical figure, the Duke of [Zhou](https://www.worldhistory.org/Zhou_Dynasty/). The long inscription inside dedicates the vessel to the Duke of Zhou. It records the gift of three groups of men to the Duke of Xing in return, no doubt, for some service to the Zhou king or Zhou court. Early to Middle Western Zhou period, 11th to 10th century BCE. From modern-day [China](https://www.worldhistory.org/china/). (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, December 12). Western Zhou Ritual Vessel. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9497/western-zhou-ritual-vessel/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Western Zhou Ritual Vessel." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 12, 2018. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9497/western-zhou-ritual-vessel/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Western Zhou Ritual Vessel." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 Dec 2018, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9497/western-zhou-ritual-vessel/>.

## License & Copyright

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