Minneapolis Institute of Art

Gui food vessel

China

Date

11th–10th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This gui is a ritual bronze food vessel used for grain offerings, often paired with ding cauldrons. Its name appears in early inscriptions, reflecting its long ceremonial importance. The handles are topped with dragon heads, and beneath the rim are bifurcated dragons, while additional dragon forms appear around the foot. This vessel exemplifies a shift from Shang animal-mask decoration toward more abstract and patterned designs. China, Asia

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