[museum treasure 143] shaanxi history museum,xi'an,china.ta he,scoop for water

late western zhou dynasty bronze vessel baoji city shaanxi history museum xi'an?china?animal shape bird's head scaled decorations trunk-like tail spout pouring liquids lid design scoop water wine casting techniques natural forms imitation artistic processing cultural aesthetics social landscape unique exquisite historical artifact precious collection culture art casting animal-shaped value aesthetic heritage