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Chinese Bronze Vessel

Ancient Chinese cast bronze vessels were primarily made for use in ritual banquets held to honor deceased ancestors and to reinforce clan identity. Despite the beauty of its form and decoration, this vessel is most famous for its lengthy inscription of some 187 characters. 

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