gui (vessels)

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  8. ceremonial containers
  9. ritual vessels
  10. gui
Scope note
Chinese bronze ritual vessels used for offerings of food, having a bulbous shape. Those from the Shang period have no handles while later versions from the Shang and Zhou have two ear-like handles.
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Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024