Zun

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A zun with taotie, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
A zun with taotie, dating from the Shang Dynasty.

The zun (Chinese: 尊; pinyin: zūn) or yi (Chinese: 彝; pinyin: yí, used until Northern Sòng) is an ancient type of Chinese bronze wine vessel with a vase-like form, dating from the Shang Dynasty.

Used in religious ceremonies to hold wine, the zun has a wide lip to facilitate pouring.

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