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Bronze Lei (wine vessel)

Unearthed from Wangjiazui Tomb M1

Total height: 30.8 cm; mouth diameter: 13.6 cm

The neck and ring foot are decorated with raised string pattern; the belly bears three taotie design (monster mask design). The eyebrows of taotie are silkworm-shaped. The ring foot features three cross-shaped perforations.