Gu-shaped Cup
| Accession No. | R018297 |
|---|---|
| Period | Shang Dynasty |
| Material | Bones |
| Findspot | Royal Tomb No.1001 Hsi-pei-kang, Yin-xu Site |
| Geographic Location | Hou-Chia-Chuang village, Anyang, Honan province, China |
| Dimension | H. 28.2 cm; Diam. 11.7 cm |
Description
This carved bone object unearthed from Royal Tomb No.1001. The tall cup Gu (觚) was made from elephant bone with excellent carvings. On one side, there are two holes for attaching handle to the cup.